Washington (HRNW)- A statement by U.S. President Donald Trump declaring that he could order the U.S. military to attack any country has sparked global concern and debate over the future of international norms and the use of force. In a recent interview, Trump said his authority is guided by his own moral judgment rather than international law, underscoring a highly assertive stance on U.S. foreign policy. His remarks come amid heightened tensions following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela on January 3 that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife — an action that many legal experts and international observers say lacks clear justification under international law and has raised serious questions about sovereignty and legality. Trump’s comments followed a U.S. Senate resolution requiring the president to seek Congressional approval for further military action in Venezuela, a move that drew mixed support from senators. The Venezuelan government and many international actors have condemned the intervention as a violation of international law, while debates continue over the legality and implications of U.S. military involvement abroad.
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