Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Trump Taps Dennis Rodman for Outreach to Kim Jong-un
President Donald Trump appeared at a rally in Texas with former basketball player Dennis Rodman.
Trump said Rodman knows North Korean leader Kim Jong-un better than anyone else.
Rodman visited North Korea five times between 2013 and 2017.
He and Kim became friendly while talking about basketball.
Trump wants to contact Kim and possibly meet him again.
Trump and Kim met three times during Trump's first term as president.
They have not held a similar event since Trump was re-elected.
Trump may try to meet Kim during a November conference in China.
Donald Trump brought former basketball star Dennis Rodman to a Texas rally at a Peterbilt plant in Denton.
Trump said Rodman knew North Korean leader Kim Jong-un best and could potentially help establish contact.
Rodman visited North Korea five times between 2013 and 2017 and developed a relationship with Kim through basketball.
Trump said he gets along with Kim and is seeking another in-person meeting with the North Korean leader.
Trump is expected to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in China in November, where Kim could potentially be included on his itinerary.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump, former basketball player Dennis Rodman, and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
- What
- Trump suggested Rodman could help him reach out to Kim Jong-un.
- When
- Thursday; Trump may pursue contact with Kim during a conference in November.
- Where
- A rally at a Peterbilt plant in Denton, Texas; a possible future meeting could occur in China.
- Why
- Trump is seeking renewed contact and an in-person meeting with Kim, while saying Rodman knows him well.
- Event
- Donald Trump appeared at a Texas rally with Dennis Rodman.
- Location
- Peterbilt plant in Denton, Texas.
- Rodman's North Korea visits
- Five visits between 2013 and 2017.
- Trump-Kim meetings
- Trump held three prominent meetings with Kim during his first term.
- Trump's description of Kim
- Trump has called Kim a friend with whom he can do business.
- Potential future contact
- Trump may include Kim in his itinerary during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in China in November.