Fri Jan 24 06:34:09 UTC 2025: ## Trump to Reach Out to Kim Jong Un Amidst California Fire Relief Controversy

**Washington, D.C. – January 24, 2025** – Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated in a Fox News interview that he intends to contact North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, describing him as “a smart guy” and noting their past rapport. This announcement comes amidst ongoing controversy surrounding Trump’s planned visit to fire-ravaged areas of California.

The White House has arranged a roundtable discussion with California congressional members, including Democrats, at a Santa Monica hangar during the President’s visit on Friday. This meeting follows sharp criticism from Congressional Democrats regarding Trump’s threats to withhold federal disaster aid unless the state alters its water management policies.

While a visit to Altadena, a severely affected working-class area, is not currently planned, the extent of Trump’s visits to other fire-damaged sites remains unclear.

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