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August 19, 2026
Trump Claims Contact with Kim Jong Un Amid Meeting Plans
- President Trump stated he intends to meet with Kim Jong Un later this year, claiming recent communication with the North Korean leader.
- Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, expressed uncertainty about any recent contact between her brother and Trump, highlighting a lack of confirmation from North Korea.
- Trump's decision to reduce military exercises with South Korea is linked to his relationship with Kim, though North Korea maintains that such drills remain provocative.
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- The great bipartisan data center smackdown has begun. Read more in today’s WSJ Politics Newsletter:Aug 19, 2026 at 10:51 AM · WSJ
- Trump says he plans to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong UnAug 19, 2026 at 4:13 PM · Reuters
- Trump says he will meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un 'later this year'Aug 19, 2026 at 4:17 PM · Fox News
- Trump teases potential Kim Jong Un meeting later this yearAug 19, 2026 at 4:17 PM · Fox News
- Trump says he intends to meet Kim Jong Un this yearAug 19, 2026 at 4:26 PM · CNN
- Trump says he will meet with Kim Jong Un this yearAug 19, 2026 at 4:54 PM · NBC
- Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister says she is ‘completely unaware’ if he contacted TrumpAug 19, 2026 at 4:57 PM · CNN
- Trump says he expects to meet with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un later this yearAug 19, 2026 at 5:15 PM · Washington Post
- North Korean Official Dismisses Reduced Drills Between US and South KoreaAug 19, 2026 at 6:17 PM · NYT