Trump Claims North Korea Has 57 Nuclear Weapons, Confirms Meeting With Kim Jong Un

U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday that North Korea possesses 57 nuclear weapons, offering a rare and unusually specific assessment of Kim Jong Un's nuclear capabilities. Trump described the arsenal as "very powerful" during a press conference at the White House.

"He has 57 very powerful nuclear weapons. It should never have happened. But he has them. And I am in total agreement with him," Trump told reporters. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions about denuclearization and international relations with North Korea.

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He has 57 very powerful nuclear weapons. It should never have happened. But he has them. And I am in total agreement with him.

The president also confirmed his intention to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year. This would mark the first encounter between the two leaders since the beginning of Trump's second term. When asked by journalists about his plans to meet Kim later in 2026, Trump responded affirmatively, "Yes, I will."

Trump's remarks provide a specific, albeit unverified, figure for North Korea's nuclear stockpile. His comments also highlight his continued engagement with the North Korean regime, despite international sanctions and concerns over Pyongyang's weapons programs. The planned meeting underscores the unique diplomatic approach taken by the Trump administration towards North Korea.

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Yes, I will.