Former basketball star Dennis Rodman says President Donald Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un are "the same," adding that the rogue dictator is a "21st-century guy" who has entered a nuclear faceoff with a former reality-TV star for amusement. In an interview in Beijing on Tuesday, the NBA Hall of Famer, whom Kim calls a "friend for life," told French news service Agence France-Presse that the two heads of state "are pretty much the same people." "They love control," Rodman said, adding that their threats of nuclear war are for "entertainment." "Ain't nobody got no finger on the button," the ex-Chicago Bulls player said. The declaration comes as Kim has ramped up his country's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile development programs. In recent months, the leader has overseen a test launch of the first North Korean missile capable of reaching the United States, along with a powerful hydrogen bomb test. Still, Rodman, whose on-court nickname was the Worm, has …
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Dennis Rodman, an unlikely Kim Jong Un “friend” and pseudo-diplomat, has spoken often about the supreme leader
Dennis Rodman, the former NBA player, known for his eccentric style and idiosyncrasies as much as his ability on the court, has over the years become an unlikely pseudo-diplomat to North Korea. Rodman spoke to Megyn Kelly Today Tuesday about first meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in 2013 as part of a basketball trip hosted by Vice . During the trip, Rodman called Kim a "friend for life." Rodman told Megyn Kelly that when he first visited, he didn't know anything about the country, but appreciated the reception he got. "When [Kim] walked in it was just like Moses splitting the Red Sea," Rodman said Tuesday. Rodman said that in the several times he has met with Kim, the two "have fun" including doing activities such as jet ski riding, visiting the supreme leader's private island, and karaoke. Rodman also said the Kim told him that North Korea loves him and would "make sure [he's] okay." Rodman said that his relationship with Kim started out just wanting to bring …
Dennis Rodman cries on television after Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un shake hands
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman began crying with emotion during a CNN interview Monday evening, heralding President Donald Trump's decision to launch diplomatic discussions with North Korea's Kim Jong Un. Rodman is one of the only Americans to have visited the hermit kingdom and is deeply invested in the country's future. Wearing a red "Make America Great Again" cap on camera, Rodman stressed that he had shown North Korea his loyalty and trustworthiness. "I said to everybody, the door will open," Rodman said, his voice cracking with emotion. "It's amazing, it's amazing, it's amazing. When I said those things, when I went back home, I got so many death threats, and I believed in North Korea, and I couldn't go home, I couldn't even go home. I had to hide out for 30 days, but I kept my head high, and I knew things were going to change…. No more hatred," Rodman stressed, breaking into tears. "I don't see the politics of this whole situation," he added. Describing Kim with affection, …
Kanye West got a personal invitation to North Korea from Dennis Rodman
Former basketball player Dennis Rodman invited celebrity rapper Kanye West to North Korea in the hopes that the trip would inspire an album. Rodman, 57, who considers North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a close friend, told Us Weekly on Tuesday he hoped to visit the East Asian country in September. His invitation to bring a friend extended to Kanye West, following a tweet the rapper wrote thanking Rodman for a signed Chicago Bulls jersey and calling the man "one of his biggest inspirations...always breaking barriers with independent thought." Rodman responded on Saturday with a recorded video thanking West for the shoutout, and suggested he and West "do a track together man, about world peace, about leaders of love, baby, about leaders of love." Rodman and West previously bonded at a Black Lives Matter rally and over their support of Donald Trump. West had not yet confirmed whether or not he would attend the trip. At the moment, West is reportedly preoccupied creating music in …
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Do Trump’s hawkish new advisers suggest the end of “America first?”
U.S. Trump America first Foreign policy Iran In the spring of 2016, as Donald Trump cruised to the Republican presidential nomination, he convened an elite crowd in a Washington, D.C., ballroom to announce a new proposal that would, as he put it, "shake the rust off America's foreign policy." Backed by American flags, he eviscerated decades of GOP orthodoxy—specifically the nation building of George W. Bush in Iraq—and pledged to enact a "coherent foreign policy" that would shun distant conflicts and put "America first." Trump pledged to find "talented experts with approaches and practical ideas, rather than surrounding myself with those who have perfect résumés but very little to brag about except responsibility for a long history of failed policies and continued losses at war. We have to look to new people." But now, as President Trump faces a series of conflicts with Syria, Iran and North Korea, he's surrounding himself with some of the "old people" whose …
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Thousands of iPhones in US potentially HACKED after Israeli firm’s spyware infected iPhone 11 and 12 models
AN Israeli spy firm has apparently hacked into thousands of iPhone 11s and 12s in the US through zero-click attacks. A report from Amnesty International and Forbidden Stories has revealed that the Israeli spyware NSO Group has hacked into possibly thousands of iPhones in the US. "Apple prides itself on its security and privacy features, but NSO Group has ripped these apart," said Deputy Director of Amnesty Tech Danna Ingleton. "Our forensic analysis has uncovered irrefutable evidence that through iMessage zero-click attacks, NSO’s spyware has successfully infected iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 models. Thousands of iPhones have potentially been compromised." "These attacks have exposed activists, journalists and politicians all over the world to the risk of having their whereabouts monitored, and their personal information and used against them." "This is a global concern – anyone and everyone is at risk, and even technology giants like Apple are ill-equipped to deal with the …
Inside Jill Biden’s ‘abusive office that’s like the Devil Wears Prada’ as it’s claimed workers are ‘berated’
ONE of Jill Biden’s top aides has been accused of “berating” other staffers and creating an abusive office environment like The Devil Wears Prada, according to reports. Trusted staffer Anthony Bernal is accused of a “mean streak” that has made co-workers cry, as it's claimed he bad-mouths other members of "Team Jill" behind their backs. It comes despite a strong relationship with the First Lady who dedicated a whole paragraph to Bernal in the thank yous to her 2019 memoir. “A special thank-you to Anthony Bernal, who spent countless hours, holidays, and weekends to push me to write,” she wrote. “He knows how much I love him and respect him.” Bernal acts as “advisor the first lady” but holds major influence as he controls planning for Jill’s speeches and events , as well as dealing with political requests, according to Politico . Jill remains one of her husband’s most trusted advisors meaning that Bernal also holds a serious pull with the White House, it adds. …
Fast food fan, 31, transforms home into a McDonald’s shrine with stained glass window of Ronald and huge golden arches
A MCDONALD'S enthusiast has converted her house into a shrine dedicated to her favorite fast food chain. Taylor Gecking's love of all things Mickey D's goes beyond enjoying the occasional happy meal--she has transformed her home into a McDonald's-themed paradise, complete with a Ronald McDonald stained glass window. "Counting all the individual happy meal toys, I’d guess I have over 90 items," Taylor told Metro UK . "Our whole home is full of things that are a little unusual to decorate with, but my husband and I both believe in surrounding ourselves with things that make us happy." Other décor seen inside Taylor's Richmond, Virginia home includes toys collected over the years, red and yellow wallpaper, and the classic golden arches. "I definitely get a rush of excitement when I see a vintage McDonald’s item in the wild," she said of her ongoing collection. The oldest and perhaps most prized item in Taylor's impressive collection are the arches, which date back to …
Joe Biden Accepts Democratic Nomination & Promises: ‘I Will Draw on the Best of Us’
In the biggest speech of his political career, the former vice president decried "too much division" under incumbent Donald Trump, who soon responded on Twitter Advertisement joe biden Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden accepts the party's nomination on Thursday night | Credit: DNC2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden told supporters Thursday night that, after three and a half years of "too much anger, too much fear, too much division," he plans to unite the country and move on from President Donald Trump . "Here and now, I give you my word," Biden, 77, said. "If you entrust me with the presidency, I will draw on the best of us, not the worst." Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. Biden's acceptance speech for the nomination marked the close of the first …