Four things on Korea:
1. Trump toughened up the sanctions, and even passed an EO going after any company that does business with the NORKS (which is a violation of UN Sanctions). If any of these companies was also doing business in the USA—or had associations that were, they were in big trouble here. So THAT stopped. These sanction-breakers, plus China (see 2 below) were really providing the only fuel and food for the NORKS. Without it, they’re hanging by a thread. Now, I don’t think Kim is a nice guy, but he has to constantly watch his back. If the army turns on him, for example, he’s toast.
2. LOTS of pressure on China. We don’t know the extent and the issues brought up, but Trump had Xi’s ear and the Chicoms started their pressure on the NORKS.
3. Somehow (or by someone), their underground nuclear test site suffered a catastrophe. It is said to have “chimney-ed” and is leaking radioactivity into the atmosphere (like Chernobyl?) and the site is very close to the Chinese border. So China is not happy.
4. Trump proves to the world he is not some wishy-washy feel-good guy. He’s tough enough, and PORTRAYS a crazy side that worries the world and dictators especially. I think he’s crazy like a fox, not insane, and uses it to his advantage. And recent acts in Syria and elsewhere prove that the USA has NOT let its military weaken. They’re still the world’s best at shock and awe when they need to be. And Russia is powerless in a direct confrontation.
You stated some facts but did not draw a conclusion
Trump and Xi worked together double teaming Kim into submission.
When Kim visited Xi, Kim was told the jig is up. Total surrender is the only option for you to continue living.
The Trump visit will be to formalize agreements already initialed and agreed
Great post bud!
Trump can take full credit for the demise,capitulation of the Norks after decades of murder,mayhem and you name it going on in NOrkville.
Marie Barf presuming to advise the President to not trust the NORKs as they have promised and reneged before.
Trade. Trump told Xi that he must choose between reining in NK on its nuclear program or face stringent actions on his trade with the US. This is the leverage we have over China.
Xi gets full credit by Trump for his role and China no longer has a nuclear power on its border. No doubt there will be accommodations with China on trade issues. Win, win.