A new report from North Korean defectors says Kim has purged dozens of officials in the last year. Has that laid the foundation for his outreach to the United States? Patrick Cronin joins CNN's Situation Room to discuss.

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US President Donald Trump reacts after signing executive orders imposing tariffs on imported goods in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik via Getty Images)