Trump Says He Gets Along Well With Kim Jong-un... 'Good to Get Along If You Have 112 Nuclear Missiles'

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on the 3rd (local time) that it is good to maintain good relationships with leaders of nuclear-armed nations, emphasizing that he gets along very well with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

Speaking at a midterm campaign rally site in Ohio that day, President Trump explained why he maintains a good relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying, "Isn't it good to have a good relationship with the leaders of massive countries and massive nuclear-armed nations?"

He continued, "I get along very well with Kim Jong-un," adding, "When somebody has 112 nuclear missiles, it's good to get along."

Given that President Trump's mention of "112 nuclear missiles" came right after referring to leader Kim, it is presumed to point to North Korea's nuclear missiles.

However, as this differs from the "57" nuclear weapons held by North Korea that President Trump mentioned last August, further verification regarding the precise meaning and basis of his remarks appears necessary.

President Trump then stated, "But there is a difference," adding, "Iran will never have nuclear missiles."

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