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Trump Calls Kim Jong Un a 'Friend' and Downplays Nuclear Threat

Original: 🔴 BREAKING Trump Calls Kim Jong Un a 'Friend' and Downplays North Korea's Nuclear Arsenal US President Donald Trump char

US President Donald Trump described North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a 'friend' and downplayed the threat posed by Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal. The remarks drew attention for their warm tone toward a leader Washington has long sought to pressure over its weapons programme, renewing debate over Trump's approach to North Korea and its nuclear capabilities.

Why now: Trump's cordial language about Kim Jong Un and dismissal of North Korea's nuclear threat is striking news about US foreign policy.

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• 🔴 BREAKING Trump Calls Kim Jong Un a 'Friend' and Downplays North Korea's Nuclear Arsenal US President Donald Trump characterized North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a 'friend' and minimized the threat of Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities. These comments were made in response to… · GeoWire · 1

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