Elton John Says Donald Trump Calling Kim Jong Un ‘Little Rocket Man’ Was ‘Brilliant,’ but Urges People to Vote for a ‘Calmer, Safer’ America
variety.comEthan Shanfeld Several years after Donald Trump called Kim Jong Un “Little Rocket Man,” Elton John has weighed in on his hit song being the inspiration for the North Korean dictator’s nickname. “I laughed, I thought that was brilliant,” John told Variety‘s Ramin Setoodeh in an interview at Toronto Film Festival. “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.” As revealed in Mike Pompeo’s 2022 memoir, “Never Give an Inch,” Trump apparently had to explain to Kim Jong Un what the nickname meant, as the Supreme Leader was not familiar with the “Tiny Dancer” singer.
Trump then reportedly autographed an Elton John CD as a gift to Kim. “Of course he hasn’t heard of me, Kim Jong Un. I’d be very surprised if he had,” John said with a laugh. “I’ve never toured North Korea, and I have no intention of doing so.
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