I don't think the reaction to another NK missile launch will be any different than the last ones -- if the missile just lands in the ocean somewhere. Just more indignation and talk.
I think Trump will wait for fat boy to make a mistake and hit some actual target before any military retaliation. However I don't think the NK leader is stupid. I think he will just keep pushing the envelope. Thus the status quo is preserved until one side makes a mistake. Trump is smarter and more patient than many believe.
I don’t think the meeting with the generals at the WH was for show, or that Sarah Huckabee’s comment about the seriousness of the situation is bluster. The NK threat will only get worse and even more complicated with every passing day. The longer Trump waits, the worse his options become.
And don’t forget, our response is not just addressed at NK. Iran also needs to get the message that the days of appeasement are over. Trump has to do something decisive soon. The threats are proliferating fast.
Trump is smarter and more patient than many believe.
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Did you see Trump’s tweet about 20 minutes ago. He is running out of patience. Diplomacy has failed and he says only “one thing” will work. I think we all know what he’s referring to. The only question is when.