Trump Says His Power Has ‘No Limits’ After Iran War Deal

President Sparks Fresh Fury With Remark On Executive Authority

President Donald Trump has ignited a fresh political firestorm after declaring there are effectively “no limits” to his power while reflecting on the recently concluded conflict with Iran.

In an interview with Axios, Trump was asked what the war had taught him about the limits of presidential authority.

His response was blunt.

“There are no limits. None. I haven't learned that lesson yet. I know there are, but there are no limits.”

The president quickly pointed to what he described as America’s decisive military success against Iran, insisting the conflict proved the effectiveness of his leadership.

Iran Deal Continues To Divide Republicans

Trump's comments come as controversy continues to swirl around the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed between Washington and Tehran.

The agreement ended hostilities, reopened the Strait of Hormuz and launched a 60-day negotiating process aimed at securing a broader peace settlement.

However, the deal has enraged many conservatives who argue Iran emerged from the conflict with major concessions.

Under the agreement:

• US sanctions on Iranian oil are being eased

• The naval blockade has been suspended

• The Strait of Hormuz has reopened

• A reported $300 billion reconstruction package has been outlined

Critics say the arrangement rewards Tehran after months of conflict.

Republican Backlash Intensifies

Several senior Republicans have openly questioned the deal.

Senator Bill Cassidy blasted the agreement as a historic mistake.

“Before the war, the strait was open, Iran was being crushed by sanctions, and 13 service members were still alive,” Cassidy argued, claiming the agreement had left America worse off than before the conflict.

Meanwhile, Senator Ted Cruz warned that early details suggested the White House may have made serious concessions.

Cruz argued that history showed providing billions of dollars to hostile regimes rarely ends well.

Approval Ratings Slide

The political fallout appears to be hitting Trump at home.

Recent polling cited in the report suggests the president's overall approval rating has fallen to roughly 30 percent, one of the weakest points of his presidency.

Support for his handling of the Iran conflict is reportedly even lower, with only around one-quarter of Americans backing the administration's approach.

Critics Seize On ‘No Limits’ Comment

Opponents immediately seized on Trump's remarks, arguing that a president openly discussing limitless power will alarm voters already concerned about executive authority.

Supporters, however, contend the comment was typical Trump hyperbole and reflected confidence following what he views as a successful military and diplomatic outcome.

Either way, the phrase is likely to become a rallying cry for critics who argue the White House is steadily expanding presidential power while facing increasing resistance from Congress, the courts and parts of Trump's own party.

As the 60-day negotiations with Iran begin, Trump's assertion that there are “no limits” to his power may prove almost as controversial as the peace deal itself.

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...power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. - Lord Acton

"I know there are, but there are no limits."

Are these the words of a man who never uses his hummingbird brain before engaging his alligator mouth.

Oh dear appears the US Congress passes war power's measure's Rebuking Trumps war with Iran.

1 hour ago, Real Name Hidden said:

...power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. - Lord Acton

And then here is trumpstein.

1 hour ago, Real Name Hidden said:

...power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. - Lord Acton

1 hour ago, Real Name Hidden said:

...power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. - Lord Acton

1 hour ago, Real Name Hidden said:

...power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. - Lord Acton

I dont think this is a dr fauci/left wing establishment thread? I mean that is a REAL case of total power being used to silence fact spoken about these lunatics financing a weaponized vurus to be created and the subsequent release of said virus and the murder of 10s of millions of people.

Come to think of it, it didnt even make the MSM🤣😅😂

You Yanks have a dictator on your hands !!

Seems more like this guy :

Bless him

Edited June 24Jun 24 by Bannoi

Trump is a classic case of narcissism, and talking before thinking has always been his norm. He's gotten so used to being in charge that he says things I'm sure he looks back at and wonders about himself. That he wouldn't come back and apologize is the narcissist's way, even if proven wrong. He knows the power he has, and the power the US military has at his fingertips, and that corrupts thinking. We were all hoping this power would be used to help the earth, and some has, but with that power better things could be done that would help all countries.

If I had this power, I would feel great if I helped a country or two out with it's poverty or terrorist regime, like Iran is towards it's people, us seeing this happening all the time, and maybe that is part of it. Even the most hardened person does have some good in them, and being a hero does have one feeling better. if only he would think more about others and less of himself and his cronies.

5 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

If I had this power, I would feel great if I helped a country or two out with it's poverty or terrorist regime, like Iran is towards it's people, us seeing this happening all the time, and maybe that is part of it. Even the most hardened person does have some good in them, and being a hero does have one feeling better. if only he would think more about others and less of himself and his cronies.

Didn't he claim that he was doing both of those things and then move on quickly to No Nuclear when he failed?

It's a kind of narcissism isn't it? Unable to admit that they are wrong, even when everyone else can see it.

Raging at anyone when these things are pointed out to them.

Just him, his cronies, sycophants, criminals and no-brainers.

What a blowhard blowfly!