'I'm actually making it much safer. US President Donald Trump said he was making the situation "much safer" through his ties to Kim, whom he met three times in his first spell in the White House, but has yet to encounter during his second term. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• 'I'm actually making it much safer. Kim Jong Un has always treated me with great respect,' Trump said. 'I understand him. He understands me'S1

• US President Donald Trump said he was making the situation "much safer" through his ties to Kim, whom he met three times in his first spell in the White House, but has yet to encounter during his second term.S2