President Trump positioned himself as the sole moral arbiter of U.S. power, dismissing international law and treaties as irrelevant constraints. He justified potential military action in Venezuela through national interests like drug control and access to oil, while showing indifference to global precedents. Contradictions emerged between his calls for peace and continued support for aggressive operations. On immigration, he defended hardline policies despite their disproportionate impact, yet signaled openness to reform due to shifting political pressures. Economically, he credited his policies with lifting low-income workers and dismissed AI-driven job concerns. Throughout, Trump displayed a preoccupation with legacy—from White House renovations to geopolitical ambitions—amid growing congressional pushback on unilateral military decisions and scrutiny over federal enforcement conduct.