Expert says Trump may not have problem acknowledging NK nuke possession
WASHINGTON — A prominent expert said Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump may not have a problem with acknowledging North Korea's possession of nuclear weapons as he thinks it is "not his fault," while noting that Pyongyang might wait for the November midterm election outcome before a potential summit with Trump. Victor Cha, president of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department at the…
WASHINGTON — On Thursday, a distinguished expert shared his thoughts on the potential stance of U.S. President Donald Trump regarding North Korea's nuclear weapons. Victor Cha, a senior official at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), discussed these matters on a podcast.
Cha suggested that Trump might not have an issue acknowledging North Korea's nuclear weapons possession. He reasoned that Trump might see this as a consequence of the previous 35 years of U.S. policy, rather than something Trump himself could change. This perspective implies that Trump could be open to discussing the issue during talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, whom Trump aims to meet later this year.
However, Cha also pointed out that North Korea might wait for the outcome of the November midterm elections before considering such a summit with Trump. This suggests a possible strategic delay in negotiations, potentially influenced by domestic political factors in the U.S.
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