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President Trump spoke at the White House today about his decision to cancel next month's planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, saying that he had spoken to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and the joint chiefs of staff who assured him that the U.S. military "is ready if necessary."

Yes, but: Trump didn't close the door entirely on meeting with Kim: "It’s possible that the existing summit could take place or a summit at some later date. Nobody should be anxious. We have to get it right."

Trump: North Korea summit could still happen someday

But he said he still could meet with Kim in the future.

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President Trump spoke at the White House today about his decision to cancel next month&#x27;s planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, saying that he had spoken to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and the joint chiefs of staff who assured him that the U.S. military &quot;is ready if necessary.&quot;Yes, but: Trump didn&#x27;t close the door entirely on meeting with Kim: &quot;It’s possible that the existing summit could take place or a summit at some later date. Nobody should be anxious. We have to get it right.&quot;

China is becoming the most formidable rival America has faced, and the risk of confrontation with Russia, North Korea or Iran still looms. Authoritarians are rising, the chaotic Afghanistan exit revealed the limits of U.S. power, and the pandemic, climate change and other critical challenges continue to pose grave threats.

Trump: North Korea summit could still happen someday

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