Before their one-on-one meeting, President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un briefly spoke to reporters, with Trump announcing it was an "honor" for him to meet Kim. Trump said he planned on having a "great discussion" with Kim, one that will be "tremendously successful." He declared it was "my honor" to meet Kim, adding, "we will have a terrific relationship, I have no doubt." Through a translator, Kim said the pair had to overcome several obstacles to get to the meeting.