Trump says he 'gets along great' with N. Korean leader at campaign rally

What happened: At a campaign rally in Ohio, U.S. President Donald Trump said he "gets along great" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un while stressing the importance of good relations with leaders of nuclear-armed nations. Key numbers: Trump cited "112 nuclear missiles" without elaborating; in Why it matters: State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said Trump does not view talks with North Korea as a "concession" and is willing to engage Pyongyang if it serves U.S. national interests. North Korea has continued to reject denuclearization calls and calls its nuclear status "irreversible.

At a campaign rally in Ohio, U.S. President Donald Trump said he "gets along great" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un while stressing the importance of good relations with leaders of nuclear-armed nations.

State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said Trump does not view talks with North Korea as a "concession" and is willing to engage Pyongyang if it serves U.S. national interests. North Korea has continued to reject denuclearization calls and calls its nuclear status "irreversible.