Trump says he ‘would not want worldwide regulation’ as he is guided by his ‘personal morality’
US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly stated his intention to take Greenland, claimed he is immune to ‘international law’ but insisted he was not ‘looking to hurt people’
Trump said nothing can stop him except his ‘own mind’(Image: Getty Images)
Donald Trump has put the willies up global leaders after declaring only his brain stops him from launching an all-out World War Three.
The ex-reality TV judge, 79, also declared he is immune to the binds of “international law” as he discussed the prospect of invading Greenland. When asked during an interview at the White House if there was anything that would stop him doing what he wanted on the global stage, he declared: “Yeah, there is one thing. My own morality.
“My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me. I don’t need international law.” And he bizarrely added he was “not looking to hurt people”.
This is despite being branded a warmonger after threatening other countries with invasion – while moaning he hasn’t been awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. When asked if his administration was required to abide by international law, he said: “I do.”
But he added: “It depends what your definition of international law is.”
Trump’s latest boasts come as the presidents of France and Germany slammed US foreign policy under his stewardship. They have said Washington is “breaking free from international rules”.
In rare strong remarks Emmanuel Macron and Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned the postwar rules-based international order could soon collapse.
Macron warned: “The US is an established power, but one that is gradually turning away from some of its allies and breaking free from the international rules that it was until recently promoting. Multilateral institutions are functioning less and less effectively.
“We are living in a world of great powers, with a real temptation to divide up the world.”
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer claims European allies had “stepped up in recent months” to “defend Euro-Atlantic interests”.
Trump’s bizarre threat to send the US Army into Greenland has been branded the worst possible start to 2026 for NATO by global security experts. They warn the invasion of the island by the States would be a “nightmare” for NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
The first paragraph of the North Atlantic Treaty states the Alliance rests on the principles of the United Nations Charter – which say international disputes should be settled peacefully and with parties refraining from the threat or use of force inconsistent with the charter.
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