If Trump’s only constraint is his ‘own morality’, heaven help us
The Guardian••world
Key Points:
- Donald Trump claims his power as commander-in-chief is limited only by his "own morality," a stance criticized due to his history of legal judgments involving falsifying records, sexual abuse, defamation, and misuse of charitable funds.
- Critics argue that Trump's pattern shows self-licensing rather than moral restraint, with truth used tactically and accountability resisted, highlighting the importance of international law to restrain such behavior.
- Peter Mandelson defends Trump's decisive approach compared to previous administrations' indecision, but others warn this approach exhibits proto-fascist tendencies, including coercion, censorship, election disputes, and misinformation.
- Concerns are raised about increasing authoritarianism under Trump, with fears of violence from extreme supporters and government agencies,
