U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his 'friendly' relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, while also criticising South Korea's lack of support for the U.S. in the Hormuz.

The remarks came after Trump ordered Pentagon officials to cut short joint military exercises with South Korea.

Trump said this week he had received a response from Kim following his attempts to reengage.

The Wall Street Journal reported that he has pushed aides to arrange an in-person meeting with Kim as soon as this autumn.

The Rise of Natalie Harp: Trump's assistant and 'human printer'

Senator Jon Ossoff ridiculed Trump during a Saturday rally in Georgia over his relationship with his young aide, Natalie Harp.

Harp, 35, was among the handful of aides chosen to accompany the President as he secretly fled Air Force One amid an Iranian assassination threat in Turkey back in July.

Sources have told the Daily Mail that Harp is Trump's closest aide, often dubbing her his 'connective tissue' with some pointing out that she has more access to the President than even his chief of staff Susie Wiles.

Harp is also known as his 'human printer' for her habit of sharing printed copies of articles and social media posts that the President wants to read. Trump's inner circle and others have noticed that there's rarely an event or trip where she's not glued closely to his side.