Trump says he 'gets along great' with N. Korean leader at campaign rally
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday he "gets along great" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as he stressed the importance of maintaining good relations with leaders of nuclear-armed nations. Trump made the remarks during a campaign rally in Ohio ahead of the U.S. midterm elections while discussing his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping and defending his ties with…
President Donald Trump asserted on Saturday that he enjoys a harmonious relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un while emphasizing the significance of preserving friendly ties with heads of state from nations possessing nuclear weapons. Delivered during a campaign rally in Ohio, prior to the U.S. midterm elections, Trump expounded on his rapport with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and defended his associations with leaders of influential powers.
"I get along great with Kim Jong-un," Trump stated, further remarking, "Isn't it nice to get along with the leaders of massive nations, massive nuclear nations?" In August, Trump expressed his hope to meet Kim later this year, fueling speculation that he might attempt to revive the personal diplomacy that resulted in three bilateral face-to-face meetings: the initial in Singapore in June 2018, the subsequent in Hanoi in February 2019, and the latest at the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjeom.
Tommy Pigott, a spokesperson for the State Department, declared on Friday that Trump does not perceive discussions with North Korea as a concession and is prepared to engage Pyongyang if it benefits U.S. national interests.
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