Mr Trump blunders onwards complete with his customary blizzard of lies, obfuscations and exaggerations - somehow, immune to scandals that would fell anyone else. Mr Trump greeted Mr Kim - a despot of the worst order - like a best mate. All Mr Trump did was to legitimise Mr Kim and his power and prestige. Mr Kim and especially Mr Trump also have personal reputations that will be dented if the latest rapprochement proves to be another chimaera. It is just possible, albeit remotely, that Mr Trump's spectacular making up with Mr Kim allows actual progress to be made.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 08, 2019 16:30 UTC