Event Brief
Trump says he will meet Kim Jong-un later this year
By The BriefBrief · Sources (15)
Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 4:09 AM ET
Summary: U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year to revive their first-term relationship. Trump also said it was important to “get along” and claimed Pyongyang has 57 “very powerful” nuclear weapons, raising concerns among U.S. allies.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said he plans to meet Kim Jong-un later this year and made remarks about North Korea’s nuclear weapons.
WHEN: Aug 19, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump made the remarks while discussing the planned meeting and the importance of getting along with Kim.
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