Once Air Force One was wheels-up from Hanoi, Vietnam, last February, the American president phoned his South Korean counterpart and asked for help. Donald Trump had just walked out on nuclear negotiations with North Koreaâs leader, but he hadnât given up on diplomacy just yet.
Trump told Moon Jae In that âyou need to talk to Kim Jong Un,â recalled a senior South Korean official who was aware of what was said during the call but spoke on condition of anonymity. Trump said ââcall himâ ⌠something like six times.â Then, as the call was wrapping up, the U.S. president extended an invitation: âAfter that, come over to Washington, D.C. Letâs have lunch. Weâll talk about stuff, moving ahead.âRead More…