Rodman has reportedly traveled to North Korea five times so far. During his last visit in 2017, the Ex-NBA star said he was trying to reach something important for both countries.
On Tuesday, famous "North Korean envoy" Dennis Rodman broke down in tears live on CNN, saying that the controversial talks between him and Kim Jong-un and between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un were the right thing to do. "We need the doors to be open and start fresh and make this world a better place," Rodman stressed.
"Today is a great day," former NBA star Dennis Rodman says in an emotional interview in which he describes his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un https://t.co/atvQwe7jo0pic.twitter.com/dEgQf3kBtE
— CNN (@CNN) 12 июня 2018 г.
Rodman appeard on CNN wearing a Trump supporter "Make America Great Again" hat and a t-shirt from his cryptocurrency sponsor.
In addition, Dennis Rodman recalled the sentiment and hostility he faced for meeting Kim Jong-un, saying that he even "got death threats."
1 year ago June 15 I gave this book "Art of the Deal" to Minister Kim Il Guk in Pyongyang, NK. Hoping everyone reads it before the historic Singapore Summit on June 12. We've got the greatest negotiator of all time @realDonaldTrump to show the world how it's done#Peace#Lovepic.twitter.com/ERxXNnR20k
— Dennis Rodman (@dennisrodman) 9 июня 2018 г.
Rodman, however, said that the White House had eventually praised his efforts.