“They have a huge nuclear arsenal, possibly as big as anyone, and that's why we did a great job,” says Donald Trump.
As his legal woes continue to exacerbate with temperatures reaching frigid levels in Iowa, former President Donald Trump refreshed his fellow citizens' memories Sunday about America's “security” when he was in the White House.
Donald Trump recalled telling North Korea that the US was “safer” when he was in power, a reference to his personal ties to leader Kim Jong-Un.
Addressing supporters during the rally in Indianola, Iowa, he said: “Kim Jong-un [is] “Very smart, very tough, but he liked me and I got along very well with him and we were safe.”
Just hours after their rally in frigid temperatures, North Korea fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) into the East Sea on Sunday in its first launch of 2024, according to South Korea's military.
“We were going to have a war with them. They have a huge nuclear arsenal, possibly as big as anyone, and that's why we did a great job,” said the four-time defendant, speaking of North Korea.
During his presidency (2017 to 2021), Trump met with Kim Jong-Un three times, but their engagements reached an impasse after no progress was made during the Hanoi summit in February 2019.
Freezing cold in Indianola
Weather conditions in the Midwestern United States have been frigid as Republican presidential contenders prepare to face off during the party's nominating vote in Iowa on Monday.
Leaders of the Grand Old Party (GOP) also warned citizens to prepare for harsh weather, as falling temperatures forced Republicans to postpone their rallies.
Donald Trump also canceled his campaigns in Iowa on Fridays, days before the crucial vote for the party's nomination, choosing televised events instead.
“So, brave the weather and go out and save America,” Trump told the more than 500 supporters wearing red baseball caps, thick coats, earmuffs and boots packed into Indianola Stadium on Sunday.
The 77-year-old canceled his scheduled rallies in Sioux City and Atlantic on Saturday.
As Republicans are set to choose their candidate for the November 2024 elections, Trump was leading the race among other candidates in the polls, followed by Nikki Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
North Dakota Governor and former 2024 presidential candidate Doug Burgum endorsed Trump on Sunday. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who was defeated by the former president in 2016, also endorsed the business magnate.
According to polls, Trump has 48% support in the conservative and religious state, while DeSantis fell to third place, with 16% support. Haley, however, jumped into second place, cashing in on DeSantis' lackluster campaign: 20%.
