re: Trump's position for the 2020 election will be incredibly unique and strong

I hope so.

But North Korea will be a tough nut to crack. The most we can hope for is that they announce completion of the their thermonuclear program and maybe launch an occasional test missile.

China has a vested interest in keeping the peace. North Korea has a vested interest in keeping on good terms with China. Even now, there are whispers that China is using North Korean cheap labor to make some consumer products for the West. These items will be labeled "Made in China" but the workers themselves will be North Koreans. NK needs this revenue stream.

And as for those who come here to tell you things like "Trump's WH is worse than expected by any measure" and things like that, I say this to you all:

Don't Believe the Hype