Years after Donald Trump called Kim Jong Un "Little Rocket Man," Elton John has spoken out about how his hit single inspired the North Korean dictator's nickname.
Elton John Responds to Donald Trump Calling Kim Jong Un 'Rocketman'
"I laughed, I thought that was brilliant," John told Ramin Setoodeh of Variety in an interview at the Toronto Film Festival. "I just thought, 'Good job, Donald.' … Donald has always been a fan of mine, and he's been to my concerts a lot. So, I mean, I've always been friendly to him, and I thank him for his support. When he did that, I just thought it was hilarious. It made me laugh."
As revealed in Mike Pompeo's 2022 memoir, "Never Give an Inch," Trump apparently had to explain to Kim Jong Un what the nickname meant, as the Supreme Leader did not know the "Tiny Dancer" singer. Trump then reportedly signed an Elton John CD as a gift for Kim.
"Of course he's never heard of me, Kim Jong Un. I'd be very surprised if he had," John said, laughing. "I've never toured North Korea and I have no intention of doing so. But I thought it was a lighthearted moment and it was fun."
