The governor of the Northern Marianas Ralph Torres says he has "full faith and trust" in US President Donald Trump to protect America's Pacific territories from North Korean attack.
The governor of the Northern Marianas, Ralph Torres. Photo: CNMI Republican Facebook
Pyongyang stepped up its bellicose rhetoric this week, threatening to target waters off Guam with intermediate range missiles.
Mr Trump has said he would respond to any such action with "fire and fury".
Governor Torres said he had faith in President Trump to make appropriate decisions for the security and protection of the CNMI and neighbour Guam.
He said now was the time to rally behind the US commander-in-chief in order to protect proud citizens living in US territories.
A picture released by Korean Central News Agency showing North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Hwasong-14 being launched at an undisclosed place in North Korea. Photo: AFP/KCNA