In a sit-down with the New York Times on January 7, President Trump dropped a bombshell, saying he 'doesn’t need international law' and that the only check on his commander-in-chief power is his own morality 🤯.
When pressed on limits, he was blunt: 'My own morality. My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me.' He did, however, say he’d act as the 'arbiter' for the U.S. when treaties or conventions apply.
Earlier this month, on January 3, U.S. forces launched a major strike in Venezuela, seizing President Maduro and his wife and bringing them to the U.S. The move sparked global condemnation, with critics calling it a serious breach of Venezuelan sovereignty 🌍.
Online, reactions are mixed. Some applaud a show of strength, while others warn it undermines the international rules that keep global peace. What does it mean when a leader says they play by their own rulebook, not the one agreed on at the U.N.?
For young professionals and activists, this raises big questions about the value of international law and the power of digital movements. In an era where we can livestream a protest or sign a petition in seconds, can global norms adapt fast enough? 📱✊
One thing’s clear: these developments will shape debates on power, law, and accountability in 2026. Stay tuned for more updates on how world events impact our next-gen future 🚀.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
