According to CNN, President Donald Trump will not meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un next month, this was announced in a letter to Kim released by the White House on Thursday May 24, scrapping plans for what would have been a historic diplomatic summit.
Trump said from the Roosevelt Room the decision amounted to a “tremendous setback” and warned North Korea that the US military is ready to act should Pyongyang take any “foolish or reckless” actions.
“Our military, which is by far the most powerful anywhere in the world that has been greatly enhanced recently as we all know, is ready for action if necessary,” Trump said.
But he left open the door to renewing the diplomatic thaw which had preceded the anticipated talks.
“If and when Kim Jong Un chooses to engage in constructive dialogue, I’ll be there,” he said.
In his letter, which the administration said was dispatched through established communication channels to North Korea, Trump announced the summit was off.
(Source: CNN)