USA Today: North Korea releases 3 Americans as Kim Jong Un prepares to meet Trump
North Korea releases three American detainees after President Trump said Friday that a time and place for a summit with Kim Jong Un has been set.
North Korea has released three Americans who were being held for “anti-state offenses.” Donald Trump made the announcement on Twitter.
I am pleased to inform you that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in the air and on his way back from North Korea with the 3 wonderful gentlemen that everyone is looking so forward to meeting. They seem to be in good health. Also, good meeting with Kim Jong Un. Date & Place set.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 9, 2018
Secretary Pompeo and his “guests” will be landing at Andrews Air Force Base at 2:00 A.M. in the morning. I will be there to greet them. Very exciting!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 9, 2018