
Elton John speaks out on Trump's 'Rocket Man' nickname for Kim Jong Un: 'Hilarious'
Fox News
During an interview at the Toronto International Film Festival, Elton John recalled how Trump's "Little Rocket Man" jab at Kim Jong Un made him laugh.
"I laughed, I thought that was brilliant," John said. "I just thought, ‘Good on you, Donald.’ … Donald’s always been a fan of mine, and he’s been to my concerts many, many times. So, I mean, I’ve always been friendly toward him, and I thank him for his support. When he did that, I just thought it was hilarious. It made me laugh."
In 2017, Trump and Kim traded threats of destruction as North Korea carried out a slew of high-profile weapons tests aimed at acquiring an ability to launch nuclear strikes on the U.S. mainland. Trump said he would rain "fire and fury" on North Korea and derided Kim as "Little Rocket Man," while Kim questioned Trump’s sanity and said he would "tame the mentally deranged U.S. dotard with fire."