[ClearCase_guy]

Although very obvious, I think it is good to state this in just this way.

An alternative (and less good) answer could have been a vague “The United States government will decide on an appropriate action at that time”.

That would have been weak. It would have implied decision by committee (which would not likely be a bold decision). Instead, the North Koreans are being told that President Donald Trump — that bold, crazy, unpredictable wild man — will react if they do something stupid.

I hope they hear that.

[2ndDivisionVet]

“Dotard.” LOL

[Future Snake Eater]

Instead, the North Koreans are being told that President Donald Trump — that bold, crazy, unpredictable wild man — will react if they do something stupid.

With execution implemented by Secretary Jim Mattis, the poster child for swift, overwhelming, decisive military action.

[treetopsandroofs]

“That would have been weak. It would have implied decision by committee (which would not likely be a bold decision). Instead, the North Koreans are being told that President Donald Trump — that bold, crazy, unpredictable wild man — will react if they do something stupid.”

You left out the Adjective of the Week: “Dangerous”.

[trisham]

Agreed.