'Kim Jong Un Has Always Treated Me With Great Respect': US President Trump Hails Strong Rapport, Says His Approach Is Making Korean Peninsula Safer | Video
Washington DC: US President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has always treated him with "great respect", highlighting their personal rapport and saying his approach is aimed at making the situation on the Korean Peninsula safer. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he had met Kim on multiple occasions and that the two leaders understood each other. Trump contrasted his relationship…
US President Donald Trump has lauded his strong rapport with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, stating that their relationship is contributing to a safer situation on the Korean Peninsula. Trump emphasized that he had met Kim on multiple occasions, noting that the two leaders understood each other well. In contrast, Trump pointed out that previous U.S. presidents had not enjoyed Kim's regard, but he maintained a positive relationship with Kim.
He expressed dissatisfaction with the joint military exercises conducted with South Korea, describing them as costly and inappropriate, and instructed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce these exercises. Trump claimed that North Korea had been unthreatening and respectful during his presidency, and that canceling the exercises entirely was no longer possible.
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