The issue focused on the president's words to U.S. military leaders in a March 16 phone call, which were reported by The New York Times.

"I said that I would be happy to meet with them and they can take care of it," Trump told his National Security Council. "We will see what happens. We have other people who are very good at meeting with world leaders, but we're not going to be able to do it for you. But I will tell you this: If