Trump Confirms Communication and Good Relations with North Korea's Kim Jong Un
US President Donald Trump confirmed that he maintains a positive relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and that direct communications between the two leaders are ongoing. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on May 15, 2026, Trump stated that Kim has been respectful toward the United States, a sentiment he expects to continue. When explicitly asked if he had engaged in any recent communications with the North Korean leader, Trump answered in the affirmative. However, he declined to provide further details regarding the nature, frequency, or content of these interactions. When pressed by journalists for clarification, the President dismissed the inquiry, stating that the specifics do not matter and refusing to discuss the private diplomatic channels with the media. This announcement highlights the continued personal diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang, suggesting that backchannel or direct lines of contact remain open despite broader geopolitical tensions. The report comes from TASS, citing the President's remarks during a press interaction while traveling.
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