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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute.
"There is a chance that we could end up having a major, major conflict with North Korea. Absolutely," Trump told Reuters in an Oval Office interview ahead of his 100th day in office on Saturday.
Nonetheless, Trump said he wanted to peacefully resolve a crisis that has bedeviled multiple U.S. presidents, a path that he and his administration are emphasizing by preparing a variety of new economic sanctions while not taking the military option off the table.
"We'd love to solve things diplomatically but it's very difficult," he said.
Trump lavished praise on Chinese President Xi Jinping for Chinese assistance in trying to rein in North Korea. The two leaders met in Florida earlier this month.
"I believe he is trying very hard. He certainly doesnt want to see turmoil and death. He doesnt want to see it. He is a good man. He is a very good man and I got to know him very well.
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mdbl
(4,973 posts)DUH!
tomhagen
(3,604 posts)They_Live
(3,233 posts)Shut up already.
turbinetree
(24,701 posts)All this sexual predator does is speak in the adjective format, and he does or has no idea to act like an grown-up, he is just fucked up, literally;
SergeStorms
(19,201 posts)The few people who DO work at the State Department are not Diplomats. We have ex-oil company exec that demands he not be looked at, three former Baristas from Starbucks, and two guys who were found wandering NEAR the State Department with bottles of Mad Dog 20/20 wrapped in paper sacks, who looked like they could use a job. Funny thing is, the guys with the MD 20/20 are the ones with the best "people skills".
Now just who the hell is supposed to perform this "diplomacy" Trump speaks of, and does Trump really know what "diplomacy" IS?