South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pledged this week to go after “far-right” critics both at home and abroad, following his recent White House summit with President Trump. The move has raised alarm among U.S. officials over potential infringement on free expression and transnational repression tactics.

Lee met with Trump on Aug. 25 at the White House to discuss trade, defense, shipbuilding and other strategic issues. But tensions were visible — Lee stayed at a hotel instead of the traditional Blair House, was greeted by lower-level officials, and left without attending a formal state dinner.

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    3 days ago

    They don’t want colonies either I don’t think. I believe they want a disparate collection of democratic players to be at odds because “they” is Russia and when democracy is away, Russia will play.

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          21 hours ago

          Yeah, Russia doesn’t have a election every four years that exposes the bipolar nature of Americans they have just had Putin for 30+ to fight ideals, what the hell are you talking about?