US official says Trump does not view talks with N. Korea as 'concession'
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump does not view talks with North Korea as a "concession" and is willing to engage Pyongyang if doing so serves U.S. national interests, the State Department spokesperson said Friday. Tommy Pigott, spokesperson for the State Department, made the remarks when asked how the U.S. government is supporting Trump's stated willingness to meet Kim amid renewed…
The State Department spokesperson, Tommy Pigott, clarified on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump does not consider talks with North Korea as a concession. He stated that the president is open to engaging with Pyongyang if it serves U.S. national interests. Pigott made these remarks during a meeting with foreign reporters in Washington, explaining that the determination stems from President Trump's belief that talking to someone is not a concession.
The White House has recently reiterated that Trump remains open to talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un without any preconditions. Pigott also reiterated the U.S. commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea as the country's policy.
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