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Daily Caller: North Korean Guide Cracks A Joke About ‘Fake News’ CNN And NBC During Pompeo’s Trip To Pyongyang
One North Korean official reportedly decided to have a little fun with media accompanying Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on his recent visit to North Korea.
As reporters boarded a van that would take them from the airport to the guesthouse in Pyongyang, one of the media handlers asked about the various outlets represented. “No CNN or NBC reporters?” he asked, jokingly adding, “In this van, no fake news.” The two outlets have been targets of constant criticism from the Trump administration.
One of the reporters asked the guide what he expected from the meeting. “We’ll have to see, like your president says,” he responded, suggesting that he is very familiar with American media, as well as the accompanying drama.
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Update: ‘No Fake News’: DPRK Greeter Taunted US Media Ahead of Pompeo Talks (Sputnik)
WNU Editor: Officials working for governments are usually well informed .... including those who are working for totalitarian governments like North Korea. It is the citizens who are "clued-out". As for the "fake news" label. American readers will be surprised on how that label has circulated around the world, and it is hurting CNN since it is the broodcaster that is played in most airports in the world.
