'He has 57 powerful nuclear weapons': Trump says he will meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump also claimed that the United States currently has "complete control" of the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States' President Donald Trump has announced his intention to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming Asian tour. Trump highlighted the importance of maintaining a good relationship with Kim, given North Korea's formidable nuclear arsenal. The meeting comes after Trump received a response from Kim following his attempts to reengage diplomatic efforts.
Trump has previously held summits with Kim in 2018 and 2019, but those talks ultimately failed due to US demands for North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons. Despite this, Trump has expressed a willingness to revive diplomatic efforts in his second term, stating that his personal connection with Kim makes such a meeting a good thing.
Trump specifically mentioned North Korea's 57 nuclear weapons, a figure which has not been officially confirmed by any US government source.
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