Donald Trump warned Americans of a looming nuclear missile threat from North Korea. While giving the State of the Union address to Congress, his tough rhetoric underlined the persistent tensions between America and North Korea. Trump said that North Korea’s reckless pursuit of nuclear missiles that can reach America could soon be a threat to the nation. He informed Americans that his administration is waging a campaign of maximum pressure against North Korea to prevent it from ever attacking.
Over his tenure, Trump has exchanged many threats and insults with North Korea’s president Kim Jong Un. He urged Congress that they need to look at Kim Jong Un’s depraved character to establish the kind of threat that faces America and its allies.
Possible Solutions to North Korea Threat
Trump’s administration has not yet come up with a palpable solution to counter North Korea’s threat. The government had earlier resolved that it prefers a diplomatic solution rather than wage war on North Korea. Despite the resolve, Trump’s administration reassures Americans that it has all options on the table including military possibilities. Officials in Congress say Trump and his advisers have discussed a preemptive strike against North Korea. Experts warn that this could trigger catastrophic retaliation, especially on South Korea.
Otto Warmbier’s parents were invited by Trump to attend the State of the Union address. Otto was a college student who died in June 2017 shortly after he was released from North Korea in a coma. The US President gave a pledge of honor to Otto’s memory with total American resolve. Otto’s death showed how inhumane North Korea could be.
Despite the tough rhetoric, Trump did not offer new prescriptions or specifics on how his administration intends to deal with the looming North Korea threat.
Victor Cha Ambassador Position Dropped
Victor Cha, a former White House official who was in line to be the next US ambassador to South Korea was dropped because of comments he made in the Washington Post on Tuesday. He implied that the US should refrain from attacking North Korea as a preventive measure. Cha reiterated that a preventive measure will give America a ‘bloody nose.’ He adds that the repercussions of a preventive attack will escalate the crisis into a full-fledged war likely to hurt innocent Americans.
The news on Cha’s comments broke hours before Trump’s speech. He is no longer being considered for the ambassadorial position in South Korea.
