White House warns U.S. will use its ‘nuclear capability’ if North Korea attacks an ally

Published September 3, 2017 10:11pm ET



The White House warned North Korea that any attack on American allies or territory could result in a nuclear weapon being used on the country.

President Trump spoke with Japanese Prime minister Shinzo Abe for the second time this weekend on Sunday and told him the United States would back Japan up in case of any attack from North Korea.

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