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UN response to president's 'I don't need international law' remark: 'redouble' message to member states
United Nations Press Briefing · January 9, 2026
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Summary
When asked about a reported quote from U.S. President Donald Trump saying "I don't need international law," the UN spokesperson said the secretary-general's response is to 'redouble his message' urging all member states to respect international law they helped create.
A reporter asked the UN for the secretary-general's reaction after reading an excerpt from a wide-ranging interview in which President Donald Trump was quoted as saying, "I don't need international law."
Spokesperson Gabriel…
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