Trump’s fondness for oppressive strongmen

Published August 23, 2026 9:31am ET



Kim Jong Un runs the world’s largest prison camp — it’s called the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

Wielding fear, torture, and public executions, Kim demands complete, slobbering loyalty. North Koreans have no freedom of speech, no access to outside information, and they are subjected to a state-run system of brainwashing.

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