News Wrap: Trump downplays idea of North Korean missile test

PBS NewsHour - Segments

English - December 24, 2019 23:55 - 3 minutes - 7.01 MB - ★★★★ - 967 ratings
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In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump is playing down the possibility of a "Christmas surprise" North Korean missile test. Pyongyang has warned of unspecified action if the U.S. does not ease sanctions by year's end -- but Trump said Kim Jong Un might send a "beautiful vase" instead. Also, Christmas celebrations around the world included a Bethlehem parade and midnight mass at the Vatican.