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North Korea and Trump diplomacy
Kim Jung Un has backed away from his plan to target missiles near Guam. Is that the result of President Trump's tough talk? Former Defense Chief Leon Panetta says, "It's not time to declare victory, yet." We talk with him and others.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenKim Jung Un has backed away from his plan to target missiles near Guam. Is that the result of President Trump's tough talk? Former Defense Chief Leon Panetta says, "It's not time to declare victory, yet." We talk with him and others.
Photo: Kim Jon Un (petersnoopy) and Donald Trump (Gage Skidmore)
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