Republican leaders criticize Trump's praise of Kim Jong Un and North Korea.

Several Republican presidential hopefuls, including Mike Pence, Nikki Haley, and Ron DeSantis, criticized former President Trump for his comments praising North Korean leader Kim Jong Un after the country received a seat on the World Health Organization's executive board. Pence, who is expected to launch his campaign for the 2024 Republican nomination next week, attacked the organization for letting America and the world down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Haley called North Korea's ascension to the WHO board a "total farce," while DeSantis described Kim as a "murderous dictator."