Trump: ‘We’re Prepared For Anything’ When It Comes To North Korea

President Donald Trump delivers remarks on Iran policy from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump speaks on Iran policy from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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President Donald Trump on Sunday struck an ominous tone with his remarks on North Korea, saying the United States is “prepared for anything” but that it would be “nice not to do that.”

“We’re prepared for anything. We are so prepared like you wouldn’t believe,” Trump said in an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo.”

“You would be shocked to see how totally prepared we are if we need to be,” he added. “Would it be nice not to do that? The answer is yes. Will that happen? Who knows.”

The White House last week said Trump will ask U.S. allies to put pressure on North Korea regarding its nuclear program when he travels to Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines from Nov. 3 to Nov. 14.

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  1. Avatar for j.dave j.dave says:

    Sure. Totally prepared. Unless that includes being prepared to find it on a map.

  2. We’re Prepared For Anything’ When It Comes To North Korea

    Trump: I know that because thats what Fox and Friends tell me.

  3. “You would be shocked to see how totally prepared we are if we need to
    be,” he added. “Would it be nice not to do that? The answer is yes. Will
    that happen? Who knows.”

    Yet he cannot handle avoiding opening his mouth and putting foot in with the widow of a fallen soldier.

  4. Avatar for fess fess says:

    “Would it be nice not to do that? The answer is yes. Will that happen? Who knows.”

    Further Trump: “Be sure to tune in next week to find the answer! You’ll be surprised! You’ll be amazed! Don’t miss it! We’ll be right back after this message from our sponsor.”

  5. “We’re prepared for anything. We are so prepared like you wouldn’t believe,” Trump said in an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo.”

    “You would be shocked to see how totally prepared we are if we need to be,” he added. “Would it be nice not to do that? The answer is yes. Will that happen? Who knows.”

    I read these words 3 times before realizing that he must have been speaking in some higher-level, strategic, military lingo that I do not have the specialized knowledge or experience to understand. He really does have the biggest brain and best words. I am in awe.

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