The president himself sparked discussion about preparations when he told reporters Thursday he thought he didn’t need to prepare very much
U. S. President Donald Trump is defending his preparations for next week’s high-stakes summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, telling reporters on Friday « I’ve been preparing for this all my life. »
Before departing Washington for G-7 talks in Quebec, the president said he was taking along « 15 boxes of work » he will be reviewing ahead of his meeting with Kim in Singapore on June 12.
The president himself sparked discussion about his preparations on Thursday, when he told reporters that although he believes he is well prepared for the talks, « I dont think I need to prepare very much. It’s about attitude, it’s about willingness to get things done. »
The Trump administration is seeking the complete de-nuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. In exchange, Pyongyang is believed to be seeking relief from international sanctions.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hinted Thursday that Congress might be given a say in any deal President Trump may reach with the North Korean leader.
