Chances of Trump-Kim summit 'go up' after US midterms: expert
WASHINGTON — The chances of another summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could increase following last week's midterm elections, as Pyongyang may view Trump as a weaker and easier negotiating target following a major Republican defeat, a U.S. expert assessed Monday. "I do think that chances go up of a meeting after the midterm elections," said Victor Cha,…
The chances of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could increase following the recent U.S. midterm elections, according to a U.S. expert. Victor Cha, Korea chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), stated that North Korea may perceive Trump as a weaker and more vulnerable negotiating target after the major Republican defeat in the midterms.
Cha suggested that Kim may have been waiting until after the midterm elections before considering another meeting with Trump, anticipating that he would be in a weaker political position. The expert also noted that Trump's desire to build his diplomatic leg is another factor that may contribute to the possibility of a summit.
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