(The New York Times) — Asked by reporters about the men’s return, Mr. Trump replied, “The true honor is going to be if we have a victory in getting rid of nuclear weapons.”
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Three American prisoners freed from North Korea arrived here early Thursday to a personal welcome from President Trump, who traveled to an air base in the middle of the night to meet them.
Waving their hands and flashing peace signs, the freed prisoners — Kim Dong-chul, Tony Kim and Kim Hak-song — descended the stairs of their plane, flanked by the president and senior administration officials, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who had flown to Pyongyang, the North’s capital, to secure their release.
Click to continue reading. By KATIE ROGERS – May 20, 2018