Trump Would Pursue Diplomacy With Any Nation If Re-Elected, Says Former Diplomat, Citing Engagement With Kim Jong Un

Former U.S. diplomat Richard Grenell suggested that former President Donald Trump might renew diplomatic ties with North Korea if he secures a second term in the White House.

What Happened: Grenell, who served as the U.S. ambassador to Germany between 2018 and 2020, made these remarks during a press conference at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Yonhap reported on Friday.

He stated that Trump would “engage and fight for America,” irrespective of the country in question. He pointed to Trump’s past diplomatic endeavors with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as evidence of this commitment.

Grenell also expressed his admiration for Trump’s engagement with Kim, noting the threat posed by North Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missiles to cities on the U.S. West Coast, including his hometown of Los Angeles.

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Why It Matters: The remarks by Grenell have sparked speculation about a potential revival of summitry between Trump and Kim if Trump is reelected. However, questions remain about Kim’s willingness to engage in dialogue with Washington, especially considering its increasing military alignment with Moscow. Grenell is also seen as a potential contender for a senior foreign policy role in a second Trump administration.

This speculation comes in the wake of Trump’s recent comments at the Republican National Convention, where he claimed that Kim “misses” him. He also criticized Democrats for their “partisan witch hunts” against him.

Meanwhile, the U.S. and South Korea have recently signed their first joint nuclear deterrence guidelines in response to escalating nuclear threats from North Korea. This move underscores the seriousness of the North Korean threat and the importance of diplomatic engagement.

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