President Donald Trump defended his work to settle a nuclear deal with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying he has given up nothing but his time during a June summit yet stands on the cusp of denuclearising the North.
In a wide-ranging news conference on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Trump told reporters that despite tough US Sanctions against the North staying in place, he believes that Kim wants to get a deal done because of their close ties.
“We have a very good relationship. He likes me, I like him, we get along,” Trump said. “He wants to make a deal and I’d like to make a deal.” He wouldn’t put a timeframe, however, on when the two leaders might settle the standoff. “We’re not playing the time game,” he said.