Trump explained his friendship with Kim Jong-un by the presence of nuclear missiles
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US President Donald Trump said at a rally in Ohio that he maintains good relations with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un due to his possession of 112 nuclear missiles, and added that Iran would never acquire nuclear weapons.
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Why It Matters
Trump has previously said he has good relations with Kim Jong Un, despite historical tensions between the United States and North Korea over the latter's nuclear program.
US President Donald Trump explained his friendship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un by his possession of nuclear missiles. He stated this during a speech to his supporters in Ohio.
“I manage to get along with Kim Jong-un. When a man has 112 nuclear missiles, it’s not bad to get along with him,” he said.
After this, the American leader added that Iran, unlike North Korea, will never possess nuclear weapons.
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The United States may continue diplomatic cooperation with the DPRK despite the latter's nuclear program
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the basis for Trump's claim that Kim Jong-un has 112 nuclear missiles?
- How will this statement affect the negotiations on the denuclearization of the DPRK?
- Why is Trump confident Iran will never get nuclear weapons?
