(The Washington Times)
President Trump said Saturday he trusts North Korean Kim Jong Un to stick to his word and pursue a de-nuclearization deal, amid reports the Asian strongman test-fired a short-range missile.
If confirmed, the launch would be the first North Korean missile test since 2017 — and since Mr. Trump began talks with Mr. Kim.
Mr. Trump and Mr. Kim departed a summit in Vietnam earlier this year without reaching a deal on how to reel in North Korea’s missile program and nuclear ambitions, though the U.S. president is holding out hope for progress.
“Anything in this very interesting world is possible, but I believe that Kim Jong Un fully realizes the great economic potential of North Korea, & will do nothing to interfere or end it,” Mr. Trump tweeted on his way to his Virginia golf club. “He also knows that I am with him & does not want to break his promise to me.” Read more