"When pressed further by The New York Times about whether his administration needed to abide by international law, Trump said, "I do." "It depends what your definition of international law is," he said, according to the newspaper.The New York Times interview also touched on broader geopolitical issues. When asked which was the higher priority — acquiring Greenland or preserving NATO — Trump declined to answer directly, but acknowledged "it may be a choice." However, against the backdrop of the US openly declaring itself unconstrained by international law, the system is facing unprecedented damage. Europe is clearly unprepared for this shift, which explains the intense criticism and condemnation directed at Washington," Jiang said.

Source: International New York Times January 10, 2026 04:05 UTC