Trump's constitutional uncertainty and successor speculations

What you need to know:

• In an interview with NBC News, Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about respecting the U.S. Constitution.
• Trump does not intend to seek a third term. He previously mentioned that "there are certain methods" for a third term. He indicated his successor could be Vice President J.D. Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
• Trump emphasized his stance on immigrants, noting that the courts are making it difficult for him to enforce deportation policies.

During the television interview, which will be aired by NBC News, Trump expressed his views on immigration, noting he will continue deporting immigrants from the country. - I was elected to get them the hell out of here and the courts are holding me from doing it - the President stated. He added that he cannot imagine the courts having to handle "millions of cases" concerning immigrants.

When asked if he feels obligated to comply with the constitution in this situation, he said he does not know, and added that "he has brilliant lawyers who, of course, will conform to the Supreme Court’s opinion".

The U.S. President did not rule out the use of force to take over Greenland, although he considered it "highly unlikely" in the case of Canada. Trump suggested Canada could become the 51st state of the USA, which he described as a state they "would love very much".

Trump assured that he is not considering another term, but pointed to J.D. Vance as a potential presidential candidate. - J.D. is doing a fantastic job - he said. He also mentioned Marco Rubio, whom he described as "wonderful".

"The Washington Post" notes that Rubio's standing in the President's circle has improved, and his role as a "key liaison" with the President is becoming more significant.

At the end of the interview, Trump dismissed suggestions that he is steering the country towards authoritarian rule, emphasizing: - Many people love Trump. I won the election.