'He has 57 powerful nuclear weapons': Trump says he will meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday his intention to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during an upcoming visit to Asia. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with Kim, citing North Korea's possession of "57 very powerful nuclear weapons."

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the fact that I get along with him is a good thing, because he has 57 very powerful nuclear weapons.

Trump's remarks suggest a continued effort to revive diplomatic engagement with Pyongyang. He previously held unprecedented summits with Kim in 2018 and 2019, though these diplomatic efforts stalled over U.S. demands for denuclearization. Despite this, Trump has frequently referred to North Korea as a "nuclear power."

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the United States has "complete control" of the waterway.

In addition to discussions on North Korea, Trump also addressed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the United States has "complete control" of the vital waterway. This claim comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.

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I know Kim Jong Un very well, and he's going to be fine as long as we have a smart president.

Trump's specific mention of 57 nuclear weapons held by North Korea is unusual, as official estimates are not publicly available. His administration has continued to advocate for North Korea's denuclearization, while not formally recognizing it as a nuclear-weapon state.

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The fact that I get along with him - that's a good thing, not a bad thing. He has 57 very powerful nuclear weapons.