US President Trump said that as the commander of the three armies, his powers are limited only by his own “moral code,” while at the same time downplaying the role of international law in US military actions and US foreign policy decisions. In an interview, he stated that he alone has the power to decide when to apply legal restrictions, and argues that America's actions should be guided by national strength — not by treaties or international norms. Trump explained how he used the unpredictability of his policies and military deterrence to put pressure on other countries, and listed relevant measures against Iran and Venezuela, as well as his previous attempts to promote the acquisition of Greenland. He also hinted that without the participation of the United States, it would be difficult for NATO to be effective; at the same time, he pointed out that compared to previous presidents, the US should use its strength more strongly.

US President Trump said that as the commander of the three armies, his powers are limited only by his own “moral code,” while at the same time downplaying the role of international law in US military actions and US foreign policy decisions. In an interview, he stated that he alone has the power to decide when to apply legal restrictions, and argues that America's actions should be guided by national strength — not by treaties or international norms. Trump explained how he used the unpredictability of his policies and military deterrence to put pressure on other countries, and listed relevant measures against Iran and Venezuela, as well as his previous attempts to promote the acquisition of Greenland. He also hinted that without the participation of the United States, it would be difficult for NATO to be effective; at the same time, he pointed out that compared to previous presidents, the US should use its strength more strongly.