U.S. President Donald Trump stated that it is preferable for a nation's leader to maintain good relations with other world leaders, particularly those who possess nuclear weapons. He also mentioned North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, emphasizing that their relationship is good.


U.S. President Donald Trump. The White House

U.S. President Donald Trump. The White House

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On October 3 (local time), during a campaign rally in Ohio, President Trump elaborated on why he maintains a good relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying, "Don't you think it's a good thing to have good relations with leaders of major countries, especially those with nuclear arsenals?" He added, "I get along very well with Kim Jong Un," and reiterated, "When someone has 112 nuclear missiles, it's best to be on good terms with them."


The "112 nuclear missiles" President Trump referred to was mentioned immediately after talking about Kim Jong Un, and is thus presumed to refer to the number of nuclear missiles held by North Korea. However, this figure differs somewhat from the 57 nuclear weapons President Trump cited as North Korea's arsenal in August, so further verification of the source is needed.



President Trump also stated, "However, there is a difference—Iran can never possess nuclear missiles."


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