Jim Mattis shuts down reporter asking about Trump’s ‘nuclear button’

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Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis averted commenting on President Trump’s recent tweet informing North Korea he too has a “nuclear button” that’s “bigger” and “more powerful,” and instead told the press they could take the issue up with Trump himself.

Reporters asked Mattis during a press gaggle on Thursday his reaction to the tweet and if it concerned him.

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