Pence Intent to Counter North Korea’s Olympic Charm Offensive

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence embarks on a trip this week to Northeast Asia meant to enhance his profile — he plans to visit as many as 10 countries this year — and to help counter North Korea’s charm offensive at the Winter Olympics. “I think a lot of vice presidents in the past have gone ceremoniously to the Olympics and that’s what they do and that’s great. They cut the ribbon, check the box,” according to a senior White House official who recently spoke to reporters. “We wouldn’t be...

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