UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the organization's member states to respect international law in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest remarks that he doesn't need international law. When asked whether his administration needs to abide by international law, Trump said he would be the arbiter when such constraints applied to the United States. "It depends what your definition of international law is," he said. The latest U.S. moves have drawn worldwide condemnation for its violation of Venezuela's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and international law. UN chief calls for respect for international law in response to Trump’s remarksUN chief calls for respect for international law in response to Trump’s remarksUN chief calls for respect for international law in response to Trump’s remarksUN chief calls for respect for international law in response to Trump’s remarks

Source: International New York Times January 11, 2026 06:24 UTC