President Trump in a series of tweets Sunday touted his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ahead of their summit in Hanoi, Vietnam, this coming week. Trump also reiterated his Friday enthusiasm for progress in trade talks with Beijing, thanked Russia and China for their support in dealing with North Korea, and praised Kim's political savvy:
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