In recent months, North Korea has been launching several nuclear tests, which has not gone over well with the international community. After the news broke on Saturday night that the country launched their most powerful nuclear bomb test to date, Donald Trump was quick to react.
Trump on North Korea
During the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump hit back against nearly all major world leaders, with the exception of Russian President Vladimir Putin. When it came to the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Trump's views have shifted over time. In the early part of his campaign, Trump actually gave praise to Kim, highlighting how he had so much control over his country.
Trump's remarks didn't play well in the media, as the former host of "The Apprentice" did his best to backtrack. Fast forward to present day and Trump is not a fan of the controversial dictator, especially following his decision to launch yet another nuclear test. As other global leaders give their statements, Trump took to social media to vent his frustrations, which included a lengthy multi-tweet rant on September 3.
WATCH: Reporter: “Mr. President, will you attack North Korea?”
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 3, 2017
President Trump: “We’ll see.”
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Taking to his Twitter account on Sunday morning was Donald Trump as the president was not shy in holding back his thoughts about North Korea in the aftermath of their latest nuclear test.
"(NK) has conducted a major Nuclear Test. Their words and actions continue to be very hostile and dangerous to the U.S.," Trump tweeted out.
North Korea has conducted a major Nuclear Test. Their words and actions continue to be very hostile and dangerous to the United States.....
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 3, 2017
..North Korea is a rogue nation which has become a great threat and embarrassment to China, which is trying to help but with little success.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 3, 2017
"North Korea is a rogue nation which has become a great threat and embarrassment to China, which is trying to help but with little success," Donald Trump added in a follow-up tweet.
"South Korea is finding, as I have told them, that their talk of appeasement with North Korea will not work, they only understand one thing!" he continued.
South Korea is finding, as I have told them, that their talk of appeasement with North Korea will not work, they only understand one thing!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 3, 2017
Donald Trump then went on to note that he would be meeting with General Mattis to discuss further options on how to handle the situation.
In his final social media post as of press time, the billionaire real estate mogul continued to focus on the country in question. Not stopping there, Trump then sent out his final tweet on the matter and noted that the United States was considering putting an end to all trade with North Korea in response to the nuclear test.
I will be meeting General Kelly, General Mattis and other military leaders at the White House to discuss North Korea. Thank you.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 3, 2017
The United States is considering, in addition to other options, stopping all trade with any country doing business with North Korea.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 3, 2017
Moving forward
While Donald Trump takes a strong stance on the issue, he's also gone as far as warning against potential military actions as well.
On Sunday morning after a reporter asked whether or not he would attack North Korea, the president responded by saying "we'll see." While Trump continues to take a hard-line approach to the question at hand, only time will tell how it all plays out and how the American people feel about his decision. According to the most recent round of polling, Trump's approval rating has only continued to drop after just eight months in office, with only 35 percent favorability heading into September. As the tension between North Korea and the world continues,