Trump Says North Korea's Kim Jong Un Treats Him With Great Respect

President Donald Trump said North Korean strongman Kim Jong Un had responded to requests for the two leaders to have a conversation, as Trump moved to cut back military drills with South Korea, a traditional US ally. Trump says Kim has always treated him with "great respect." (Source: Bloomberg)

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Trump hints at response from North Korean leader after scaling back Seoul drills

'I'm actually making it much safer. Kim Jong Un has always treated me with great respect,' Trump said. 'I understand him. He understands me'

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