The Economic Times

Lake America, Kim Jong Un and more: Trumps distraction game heats up as Iran war drags on and midterms loom

From trolling Canada about a lake to suddenly talking about Kim Jong Un, US President Donald Trump's recent distractions speak louder than words. A week earlier, Trump suddenly brought up the prospect of talks with North Korean leader Kim, despite having rarely mentioned the subject since returning to office in January 2025.