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

Trump Allegedly Explained 'Rocket Man' Nickname to Kim Jong Un - Here's How He Took It

There was only one word to which North Korean leader Kim Jong Un objected when he and former President Donald Trump talked about Trump’s “Little Rocket Man” nickname for Kim, according to a new book. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo included the anecdote in his book, “Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love.” Trump rolled out the nickname in 2017 while antagonism between the U.S. and North Korea was cresting. Just heard Foreign…

Did Trump Really Teach ‘Rocket Man’ Kim Jong-un About Elton John?

In his memoir, Mike Pompeo says Donald Trump had to explain his “Rocket Man” nickname and Elton John to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. Trump shared a slightly different tale. Their claims don’t totally check out, but it’s a good story.

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.

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.

Trump Had To Explain To Kim Jong Un Meaning Of Little Rocket Man Nickname - Reports

Former US President Donald Trump had to explain to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un the meaning of the Little Rocket Man nickname, which he assigned to Kim back in 2017, Business Insider reported on Tuesday, citing memoirs by former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.Rocket Man is a 1972 hit song ..

Trump Had To Explain Elton John ‘Rocket Man’ Reference To Kim Jong Un, Insisted It Was a ‘Compliment,’ Per Mike Pompeo

Donald Trump explained Elton John and his "Little Rocket Man" reference to Kim Jong Un over lunch, according to Mike Pompeo.