Trump appears on 'Fox and Friends,' talks MS-13, immigration, North Korea in taped interview

President Donald Trump discussed MS-13, immigration, North Korea and the NFL’s new policy on national anthem protests in an interview that aired this morning on Fox News’ “Fox and Friends.”

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Here are the latest updates:

Update 6:44 a.m. Thursday: 

  • On a possible summit with North Korea: "If that happens, it'll be a great thing for North Korea. Most importantly, it would be a great thing for the world," Trump said, adding that he'd like denuclearization to be "done immediately, but physically, a phase-in may be a little bit necessary."

  • On former FBI Director James Comey: "I would actually say, how is he going to explain to his grandchildren all of the lies, the deceit, all of the problems he has caused this country," Trump said, adding: "I've done a great service for this country by getting rid of [Comey], by firing him."

Update 6:15 a.m. Thursday:

  • On MS-13: Trump called members of MS-13 "stone cold killers" and said Democrats are "sticking up" for the gang.
  • On immigration: "The whole system is corrupt," Trump said, adding that he would only approve a congressional plan to bring back DACA if "it includes a wall, a real wall."
  • On the economy: "We have a great economy – probably the best economy the country's ever had."
  • On NFL national anthem protests: "You have to stand proudly for the national anthem. Otherwise, you shouldn't be playing; you shouldn't be there. Maybe you shouldn't be in the country."

ORIGINAL STORY: President Donald Trump will discuss North Korea, immigration and the NFL's new policy on national anthem protests in an interview airing this morning on Fox News' "Fox and Friends."

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Brian Kilmeade's interview with Trump was taped Wednesday in Bethpage, New York, after the president appeared at a forum about MS-13, The Hill reported.

Trump tweeted about the interview Wednesday night.

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"Will be interviewed on @foxandfriends tomorrow morning at 6:00 A.M. Enjoy!" he wrote.

>> See the tweet here

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