Trump skeptical about need to follow Constitution in deportation cases: ‘I don’t know’
- In a late March NBC interview, US President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about the obligation to uphold the Constitution regarding deportations.
- This interview followed Trump's efforts to expedite deportations without court hearings, citing concerns that trials would take millions of years.
- Trump also confirmed he was not seriously pursuing a third presidential term, despite hinting at legal methods and noting considerable support.
- He criticized the current economy as the 'bad parts' compared to the 'Trump economy,' blamed President Biden for poor performance, and mentioned a 0.3% GDP decline.
- These remarks triggered debate over constitutional limits on presidential terms and due process, highlighting tensions over immigration and governance.
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'I don't know if I must uphold US Constitution as president'
US President Donald Trump said in a television interview airing Sunday that he does not know whether he must uphold the US Constitution. He also said he is not seriously considering running for a third White House term, after musing publicly over an idea clearly barred by the nation's founding legal document. "I don't know," Trump responded when the host of NBC News "Meet the Press with Kristen Welker" asked directly whether he believes he needs…
‘I don't know’, says Donald Trump when asked if he must uphold Constitution as President
In a recent NBC interview, US President Trump questioned the legal obligations of due process for noncitizens, suggesting it could hinder his deportation plans. He expressed concerns over the number of trials needed for individuals he described as serious criminals.
Trump Says He Doesn't Need to Follow US Constitution
Yep..Trump just admits it now. According to an interview on today’s “Meet the Press”, NBC News is reporting that when Trump was asked if he needed to “uphold the Constitution”, he responded several times with “I don’t know”. www.nbcnews.com/… Trump...
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