‘Past history would indicate that this is a fake, this is not likely to lead to any true change in his strategic outlook, that is, he would…
CIA Director Mike Pompeo doubts the discussions between South Korea and North Korea will change North Korea’s position concerning their nuclear weapons program, ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games that will be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea, next month.
“I hope that’s the case, but past history would indicate that this is a fake, this is not likely to lead to any true change in his strategic outlook, that is, he would like to continue to maintain his nuclear capability and that, the president has said, is unacceptable,» Pompeo told CBS News’ John Dickerson Sunday morning.
South Korea offered to hold talks with North Korea on Jan. 9, after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed interest in sending athletes to compete in the Olympic Games, which will be held from Feb. 9-25.
Earlier in the day, Pompeo said Trump’s controversial tweet informing North Korea he too has a “nuclear button” that’s “bigger” and “more powerful,” aligned with U. S. policy.
