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CIA Director Pompeo Reportedly Made Secret Trip To North Korea

The secretary-of-state designate reportedly met with Kim Jong Un over Easter weekend to pave the way for direct talks between the North Korean leader and President Trump.

CIA Director Mike Pompeo made a secret visit to North Korea earlier this month to meet with leader Kim Jong Un — a trip meant to pave the way for possible direct talks between Kim and President Trump, according to multiple reports quoting unnamed White House officials.

The officials

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