In new book, Mike Pompeo talks tough about 'bloodthirsty toad' Kim Jong Un



Analysis In new book, Mike Pompeo talks tough about ‘bloodthirsty toad’ Kim Jong Un Former secretary of state stresses hardline approach as potential presidential candidates stake out positions on DPRK James Fretwell January 27, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun (Oct. 8, 2018) Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stresses the tough measures the Trump administration took toward North Korea in a new book, while brushing past how close the two countries came to war and the friendly relationship between a U.S. president and the North Korean dictator. Pompeo’s book “Never Give an Inch” is the latest volume by a former Trump official, following the release of “So Help Me God” by former Vice President Mike Pence in November. And like Pence, the former chief diplomat credits Donald Trump’s threats with keeping Kim Jong Un in line. Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stresses the tough measures the Trump administration took toward North Korea in a new book, while brushing past how close the two countries came to war and the friendly relationship between a U.S. president and the North Korean dictator. Pompeo’s book “Never Give an Inch” is the latest volume by a former Trump official, following the release of “So Help Me God” by former Vice President Mike Pence in November. And like Pence, the former chief diplomat credits Donald Trump’s threats with keeping Kim Jong Un in line. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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In new book, Mike Pompeo talks tough about ‘bloodthirsty toad’ Kim Jong Un

Former secretary of state stresses hardline approach as potential presidential candidates stake out positions on DPRK

James Fretwell January 27, 2023

In new book, Mike Pompeo talks tough about ‘bloodthirsty toad’ Kim Jong Un

Rodong Sinmun (Oct. 8, 2018)

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stresses the tough measures the Trump administration took toward North Korea in a new book, while brushing past how close the two countries came to war and the friendly relationship between a U.S. president and the North Korean dictator.

Pompeo’s book “Never Give an Inch” is the latest volume by a former Trump official, following the release of “So Help Me God” by former Vice President Mike Pence in November. And like Pence, the former chief diplomat credits Donald Trump’s threats with keeping Kim Jong Un in line.

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