So this news came out Friday, March 2. And North Korea is already subject to the sanctions that come with this pronouncement.
On March 4, North and South Korean officials met to discuss . . . discussions, I guess? And the outcome of those talks, which happened AFTER the State Dept.'s recognition of the use of VX gas, was that North Korea might be willing to denuclearize if Kim can remain in power.
Yesterday, Trump said he thinks North Korea is sincere in its desire to make a deal. Of course he would feel this way, because:
A) he will feel that this is his personal success
B) he believes anything a megalomaniac says
So I think the narrative implied here–that the Trump administration is trying to derail peace talks–is not currently correct. Right now, at this very moment, as I type this. But they will. Maybe before I can hit the Reply button.
