Trump praises North Korean President

Garrulous businessman turned politician, Donald Trump has praised the courage of North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un, saying at a rally that “it’s incredible” how he was able to do away with his political opponents.

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The Republican front-runner referred to Jong-Un as a “maniac” during remarks about North Korea’s nuclear program at a rally at Ottumwa, Iowa, but conceded, “You gotta give him credit.”

“How many young guys — he was like 26 or 25 when his father died, take over these tough generals, and all of a sudden, he goes in, he takes over, and he’s the boss,” Trump said. “It’s incredible. He wiped out the uncle, he wiped out this one, that one. I mean this guy doesn’t play games. And we can’t play games with him.” Trump noted.

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