Trump says N. Korea has 57 nuclear weapons, plans to meet Kim later this year
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he planned to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and said the Asian nation held 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons. The remarks come as Trump ordered Pentagon officials to cut short joint exercises with the South Korean military, writing in a Sunday social media post that they sent a message to Pyongyang that was "totally…
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he intends to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, revealing that Pyongyang possesses 57 nuclear weapons. The statement was made amidst Trump's directive to expedite joint military exercises with South Korea, claiming they conveyed an inappropriate and hostile message to the nation, which has historically been non-threatening and respectful during Trump's presidency.
Throughout Trump's tenure, Kim had previously referred to the U.S. president as a "mentally deranged U.S. dotard" and threatened to use nuclear weapons from his desk. The leaders' rapport deteriorated following face-to-face meetings in 2018 and 2019, including a brief meeting at the demilitarized zone between the Koreas, during which Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to enter North Korean territory.
According to Trump, he is well-acquainted with Kim Jong Un and believes he will remain safe under a smart U.S. presidency.
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