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Trump’s ‘unpredictability’ and ‘bellicosity’ had something to do with North Korea’s deciding to negotiate: Top Democrat - ABC News

posted onApril 30, 2018
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Article snippet: The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said there is “more than a ray of light” in the Trump administration's dealings with nuclear program. North Korea. “I remember well when President Obama had his first meeting with President-elect Trump," Karl said, "and he said that the biggest challenge in the new president's agenda was going to be North Korea, and it looked -- I mean it looked very dark, and now there is -- there is an opportunity.” Schiff responded, “There is more than a ray of light here.” Asked if he believes Trump deserves some credit for the opening with North Korea, Schiff said, “I think it’s more than fair to say that the combination of the president’s unpredictability and, indeed, his bellicosity had something to do with the North Koreans deciding to come to the table. But before the president takes too much credit or hangs out the 'mission accomplished' banner, he needs to realize that we may go into a confrontational phase and he may not want the full blame if things go south.” At a rally in Michigan on Saturday night, Trump spoke of the progress with North Korea, saying, “I had one of the fake news groups this morning. They were saying, 'What do you think President Trump had to do with it?' I'll tell you what. Like, how about everything?” The House Intelligence Committee's ranking Democrat also said the Trump administration needs to be cautious in any negotiations with Kim Jong Un. In previous talks, it has turned... Link to the full article to read more

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