Read President Trump ’s Speech Threatening to ‘Totally Destroy’ North Korea

President Donald Trump threatened North Korea and its leader on Tuesday during his first United Nation address.   Trump called North Korean leader Kim Jong-un “Rocket Man,” a reference to the country’s recent missile and nuclear tests, and said he was on “a suicide mission.” “We will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea,” Trump said, before adding that “hopefully this will not be necessary.” Trump’s comments come after Kim said the nation would continue working on its various weapons programs despite international condemnation. North Korea has also threaten U.S. territory Guam and has fired missiles over U.S. ally Japan. Trump also spoke about the treat of terrorism throughout the world and doubled down on his “America First” foreign policy. Read President Trump’s full address to the United Nations here: It is a profound honor to stand here in my home city, as a representative of the American people, to address the people of the world.   As millions of our citizens continue to suffer the effects of the devastating hurricanes that have struck our country, I want to begin by expressing my appreciation to every leader in this room who has offered assistance and aid. The American people are strong and resilient, and they will emerge from these hardships more determined than ever before. Fortunately, the United States has done very well since Election Day last November 8th. The st...
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