WMAL Interview - KT MCFARLAND - 06.01.16

INTERVIEW -- KT MCFARLAND -- Fox News National Security Analyst @KTMcFarland

NORTH KOREA

North Korea endorses Trump, "wise politician" (Guardian) - State media outlet welcomes Republican candidate’s ‘far-sighted’ policies and suggestion that he will withdraw troops from Seoul. North Korean state media has praised US presidential hopeful Donald Trump, describing him as a “wise politician” and “far-sighted candidate” who could help unify the Korean peninsula. An editorial in DPRK Today, an official media outlet, welcomed the Republican presidential candidate’s proposal to hold direct talks with Kim Jong-un, saying he could help bring about Pyongyang’s “Yankee go home” policy. “There are many positive aspects to Trump’s ‘inflammatory policies’,” wrote Han Yong-mook, who described himself as a Chinese North Korean scholar. “Trump said he will not get involved in the war between the South and the North, isn’t this fortunate from North Korea’ perspective?” Analysts said that although the editorial was not officially from Pyongyang, it was sure to reflect thinking inside the regime. “This is very striking,” said Aidan Foster-Carter of the University of Leeds. “Admittedly it is not exactly Pyongyang speaking, or at least not the DPRK government in an official capacity. But it is certainly Pyongyang flying a kite, or testing the waters.

KT COMMENT: noKo supreme leader has trump hair envy

MILITARY

Donald Trump says he has paid out $5.6 million to various veterans groups: Donald Trump said Tuesday he has paid out $5.6 million to various veterans groups and ripped media reports about the lack of accounting in the months since a high-profile January fundraiser for retired military members. "More is coming in," the presumptive Republican presidential nominee said during a news conference at Trump Tower that he called largely to dispute the news reports about fundraising for veterans.

KT COMMENT: bravo to trump for calling out some in media for twisting this story

Iraqi forces surrounding Falluja have been bogged down by a fierce ISIS counterattack. (NY Times) --NEAR FALLUJA, Iraq — Along the battle line north of Falluja, small units of Shiite fighters are raining mortar shells and rockets down on the city and its Islamic State occupiers. Militia graffiti is scrawled in red paint along a network of low walls cratered by bullets and bombs, and a wailing ambulance siren signals another load of wounded bound for treatment away from the front. The battle for Falluja has become entrenched outside the city itself. Iraqi forces surrounding the area have been bogged down by a fierce Islamic State counterattack. A few civilians managed to escape the city as the fighting closed in, but the status of tens of thousands still trapped there is an urgent question.

KT COMMENT: it’s mission impossible

EUROPE

State Dept. extends Europe travel alert through August 31; warns US citizens of potential terror attacks risks. State Department warns Americans about European travel. Washington (CNN)The State Department is warning Americans about the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe as law enforcement waits on heightened alert for possible ISIS-inspired attacks. The department on Tuesday issued a travel alert for the continent. There isn't a new, specific threat, but the warning comes ahead of big events this summer with large crowds. Venues in France will host the European Soccer Championship beginning on June 10, and the Catholic Church's World Youth Day will be held in Krakow, Poland. Both events are expected to draw massive crowds, and concerns are particularly high over the soccer tournament.

KT COMMENT: another sign that Europe is finished. No tourists, no jobs. economies are flatlined, and migrant crisis will bankrupt them all for decades. not to mention the terrorist threat.

SNOWDEN

Eric Holder: Edward Snowden performed a 'public service' but still must be punished

KT COMMENT: i can’t wait for this administration to be part of history

HILLARY

Daily Caller: Lawyer For Cheryl Mills Blocked Questions About Hillary’s Server In Recent Deposition

KT COMMENT: let me repeat what I said to the boys six months ago. hillary will probably not be the Dems candidate. this is watergate all over again. drip drip drip. If hillary were popular she could ride it out. but she’ll lose California. Her poll numbers are falling. Left wing Dems are mad system is rigged against bernie. If Dems think trump will beat her, they’ll dump her at convention and nominate Biden/Warren ticket. Poor bernie will be stuck endorsing because of Eliz Warren