Trump says he will meet with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year. Trump did not elaborate further about the trip. His remarks came as he was walking reporters around the White House grounds to highlight his new helipad. “He has 57 very powerful nuclear weapons,” Trump said, referring to Kim Jong Un’s arsenal. “Should have never allowed […]
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year. The exact details of the trip have not been disclosed. Trump made the announcement as he toured the White House grounds, showcasing his new helipad. He pointed out that Kim Jong Un possesses 57 nuclear weapons, which he claimed should never have been allowed to develop.
Trump also criticized the U.S. for not preventing their creation, stating that if he were president, he would have taken a different stance. Recently, Trump announced a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, which North Korea views as a potential preparation for war. Despite this, Trump expressed a positive relationship with Kim Jong Un, stating that they get along very well and that a smart president would ensure North Korea remains stable.
The White House has not provided further information on the planned meeting. Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, reiterated North Korea's stance in a statement to North Korean state media. She said that the country still holds positive memories and feelings towards Trump, but emphasized that the U.S.'s hostile policy remains unchanged.
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