Trump Questions His Duty to Uphold the Constitution in NBC Interview
In a recent NBC interview, Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about his obligation to respect the U.S. Constitution while denying aspirations for a third presidential term.
In an interview broadcast on NBC, former President Donald Trump stated he is uncertain about whether he should uphold the United States Constitution.
When asked if he believed in his obligation to respect the nation's foundational legal document, Trump responded, "I don’t know." However, he added that he relies on "brilliant lawyers" who will adhere to the directives of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Further questioning focused on whether non-citizens in the U.S. should be afforded due process, as guaranteed by the Constitution.
Trump remarked, "I’m not a lawyer.
I don’t know."
Immigration issues have been at the forefront of Trump's political agenda.
He has characterized illegal immigration as an "invasion" involving "criminals from abroad," emphasizing actions taken by law enforcement to address these concerns.
Several of Trump’s immigration-related policies have faced legal challenges.
Federal courts and the Supreme Court have temporarily blocked the implementation of a law from 1798, traditionally used in wartime, that the Trump administration sought to apply against undocumented immigrants.
Judges ruled that those facing expulsion must be able to assert their legal rights, which has prompted a backlash from Trump, who claimed it is "impossible for there to be trials for millions and millions" of immigrants.
Since returning to the White House earlier this year, Trump has made comments about the possibility of a third presidential term but appeared to dismiss this notion in the recent interview, stating, "That’s not what I’m looking to do." He expressed a desire to serve effectively for four years and transition to a successor, mentioning potential candidates like his former Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as possibilities.
When asked if he believed in his obligation to respect the nation's foundational legal document, Trump responded, "I don’t know." However, he added that he relies on "brilliant lawyers" who will adhere to the directives of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Further questioning focused on whether non-citizens in the U.S. should be afforded due process, as guaranteed by the Constitution.
Trump remarked, "I’m not a lawyer.
I don’t know."
Immigration issues have been at the forefront of Trump's political agenda.
He has characterized illegal immigration as an "invasion" involving "criminals from abroad," emphasizing actions taken by law enforcement to address these concerns.
Several of Trump’s immigration-related policies have faced legal challenges.
Federal courts and the Supreme Court have temporarily blocked the implementation of a law from 1798, traditionally used in wartime, that the Trump administration sought to apply against undocumented immigrants.
Judges ruled that those facing expulsion must be able to assert their legal rights, which has prompted a backlash from Trump, who claimed it is "impossible for there to be trials for millions and millions" of immigrants.
Since returning to the White House earlier this year, Trump has made comments about the possibility of a third presidential term but appeared to dismiss this notion in the recent interview, stating, "That’s not what I’m looking to do." He expressed a desire to serve effectively for four years and transition to a successor, mentioning potential candidates like his former Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as possibilities.
