Donald Trump warns 'dictators' as Japan visit launches Asia tour Read more“The worst alternative is a war which could become nuclear,” Dianne Feinstein said on Sunday. Trump himself threw a characteristic wildcard into the mix, saying he would “certainly be open” to meeting the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un. Rear Adm Michael J Dumont of the joint staff offered his blunt assessment of US options in response to a letter from two congressional Democrats who asked about casualty assessments in any conflict with North Korea. The president has repeatedly threatened North Korea, saying in his maiden speech at the United Nations in September he would “totally destroy” the country if necessary. She also said Trump’s approach to North Korea was akin to “poking a stick in the eye of a mad dog”.

Source: The Guardian November 05, 2017 12:49 UTC