Trump asked North Korea’s Kim if he knew who Elton John was: Pompeo book

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Trump asked North Korea’s Kim if he knew who Elton John was: Pompeo book

Former President Trump asked Kim Jong Un if he knew who Elton John was while seeking to explain his “Little Rocket Man” nickname for the North Korean leader, according to former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s new book.

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Trump Had To Explain ‘Little Rocket Man’ Nickname To Kim Jong Un

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Pompeo says Trump had to explain 'Rocket Man' joke to Kim Jong Un: Book

Former President Donald Trump had to explain his "Little Rocket Man" reference to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, according to a new book.

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Trump asked ‘Rocket Man’ Kim Jong Un if he knew Elton John: Mike Pompeo book

The ex-president claimed the jibe was really a compliment because it stemmed from the iconic singer’s 1972 mega hit.

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Trump had to explain his 'Little Rocket Man' nickname to Kim Jong Un, Mike Pompeo says in new book

Trump explained the reference over lunch during a summit in Singapore. Kim liked the Elton John reference, but not that Trump called him "little."