Trump « doesn’t » know if he has to stick to the constitution – DiePresse.com

In his own words, US President Donald Trump is not sure whether he is bound to the constitution. « I don’t know, » replied the President in an interview with the broadcaster published on Sundays in excerpts NBC When asked whether he must adhere to the Constitution of the United States. Trump said that the speculation that he is aiming for a third term in contradiction to the constitution, said Trump, that he « didn’t really plan to do so ».

Many people wanted him to kick again, Trump said. « But as far as I know, that’s not allowed. » « I plan to have four great years and hand over to someone – ideally a great Republican, a great Republican who can continue it, » he added. The 78-year-old at the same time followed that Vance did a great job and would therefore be at the top of the possible candidates. « He is a fantastic, brilliant guy. » But Rubio, for example, is also great. There are many great people in the Republican Party, Trump emphasized.

In the past few weeks, the right -wing populist had spoken several times about a possible third term and said that there were « methods » with which this could be possible. In his online shop, he has recently been selling the « Trump 2028 » imprint – the next presidential election in the USA will take place in 2028. T-shirts with the imprint « Rewrite the Rules » (changes the rules) in allusion to the constitution can also be found in the fan shop.

When asked whether US citizens and other residents of the country are equally entitled to a rule of law – as it is stipulated in the constitution – the president replied in the interview statements published on Sunday that he was « not a lawyer » and did not know it.

Trump does not want to take Powell prematurely

In the interview, Trump also emphasized that despite his repeated rhetorical attacks he Fed-Thef Jerome Powell will not replace the central banker prematurely. When asked whether he would stop Powell before the end of his term in May 2026, he replied: « No, no. (…) Why should I do that? » After all, it will not take long for it to fill the FED cheeky post.

Trump’s statements have so far been clear that he should have Powell regularly done the term. However, he also made it out against the monetary politician: Powell was supposed to reduce interest rates, Trump demanded again. « And at some point he will do that too. He would rather not do it because he is not a fan of me. You know, he just doesn’t like me. I think because he is completely stiff. »

Soothing the markets

In April on Wall Street, the courses had gone very down after Trump strengthened his attacks against Powell. The rounds were concerned about the independence of the central bank. After the course of the course, Trump rowed back a little. His comments in the interview with NBC Newswhich was recorded in Florida on Friday, in this regard could now be calmed down by the markets, which were also strongly unsettled by Trump’s measures to redesign the global trading system with a flood of tariffs.

On April 2, Trump polled tariffs of ten percent against imports from most countries, together with higher customs sets for many trading partners, which were then suspended for 90 days. He also imposed 25 percent tariffs on cars, steel and aluminum, 25 percent tariffs against Canada and Mexico and 145 percent tariffs against China. Trump’s government is negotiating with over 15 countries about trade agreements that could avert the higher tariffs. According to government representatives, a first agreement could soon be announced.

In the interview, Trump refused to rule out that some of the tariffs could also last permanently. « No, I wouldn’t do that, because if someone thought they would come off the table, why should they build in the USA? » According to Trump, with the high import tariffs, Trump wants to achieve, among other things, that companies make their products more in the USA and not abroad. He admitted that he was handled « very hard with China ». However, Beijing now wants to « absolutely a deal. (…) We will see how it all goes out, but it has to be a fair deal. » (APA/Reuters)