The President's Daily Brief - PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 4th, 2025: Kim Jong Un’s Bizarre DNA Paranoia Caught on Camera & Europe Prepares Troops for Ukraine

Episode Date: September 4, 2025

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Kim Jong Un’s paranoia takes center stage in Beijing, where his aides were caught frantically scrubbing away every trace of his DNA during China��s big military parade. European leaders in Paris declare their “coalition of the willing” is ready to send troops into postwar Ukraine — with President Trump signaling U.S. support from the air. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief CBDistillery: Visit https://CBDistillery.com and use promo code PDB for 25% off your entire order! Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking to diversify and protect your hard-earned assets, well, schedule a free consultation with the Birch Gold Group. They're the precious metals specialists. Just text PDB to the number 989-89-89, and you'll receive a free, no-obligation information kit, and you'll learn how to convert an existing IRA or a 401k into a gold IRA. Again, text PDB to the number 989-89. It's Thursday, the 4th of September. Welcome to the PDB afternoon bulletin. I'm Mike Baker, your eyes and ears on the world stage. All right, let's get briefed. First up, new reports that Kim Jong-un's paranoia was on full display in Beijing this week

during the visit for Xi Jinping's big parade blowout. Little Rocket Man was accompanied by a gaggle of AIDS following behind him and cleaning up his DNA. It's a bit like the fellas that walk behind the parade elephants and, shovel up their poop. Admittedly, that's not a perfect analogy. Later in the show, European leaders in Paris say their coalition of the willing is ready to send troops into Ukraine, as Washington declines to offer boots on the ground, but does offer support from the air. But first, today's afternoon spotlight. We're starting today's brief with a bizarre scene out of Beijing. At China's fancy military parade meant to show off Beijing's latest weapons, it wasn't the missiles or the

tanks that went viral. Instead, it was North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his almost comical display of paranoia. Cameras caught his entourage, rushing to scrub away every trace of his DNA and sterilize everything he touched her was going to touch. The scene unfolded immediately after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Chinese capital yesterday. In footage shared by a Kremlin reporter, two of Kim's staff rushed in after the talks, polishing the backrest in arms of his chair, wiping the table beside him and carrying off his drinking glass on a tray. The reporter put it bluntly, writing, quote, after the negotiations were over, the staff accompanying the head of the DPRK carefully destroyed all traces of Kim's presence. So, you ask yourself, why the cleaning team?

Well, it's part of a long-standing North Korean security doctrine designed to deny any foreign intelligence service, whether it be American or Russian or even Chinese, a chance to collect Kim's biolitan. material and glean clues about his health. That paranoia apparently runs fairly deep in the family. Kim's father, Kim Jong-il, pioneered similar methods, stretching as far as to travel with a private toilet aboard the famous armored green train that still carries the younger Kim. Japanese and South Korean intelligence officials note that the laboratory, with its sealed waist bags, ensures that, quote, hair and excrement never fall into foreign hands for analysis. And seriously, that would actually be a valuable operational success, getting your hands on Kim's number two.

And at times, the precautions verge on the surreal. Before his 2018 meeting with then-South Korean President Moon Jae, and the regime's security staff sprayed down and disinfected Kim's chair and desk. After his 2019 summit with President Trump in Hanoi, guards reportedly spent hours scrubbing Kim's hotel suite and even remove the mattress. The paranoia also breeds fear deep inside his entourage. During a 2023 encounter with Putin at a Russian spaceport, Kim's team disinfected the chair he was about to use and even ran a metal detector across it before he sat down. A Russian journalist who witnessed that scene observed how Kim's guards fretted over every detail, writing, quote, for Kim's bodyguards, it was a matter of life and death,

not of their leaders, of course, but of their own, end quote. Kim is hardly alone in this theater of security compulsions. Putin has long been reported to collect his own waste and sealed containers during foreign trips, but frankly, you never knock another man's hobbies. This practice was allegedly in place during his recent meeting with Trump and Alaska, when Russian security officers carried Putin's waist back to Moscow in suitcases. He might as well toss those suitcases out after that trip. The aim, identical to that of Kim's, is to block Western Intuitive.

intelligence from probing his medical condition. Still, nowhere are the security compulsions more theatrical than in Kim's regime. Even amid shows of solidarity with Moscow and Beijing, his team broadcast to the world that every fiber, every air, every trace of the North Korean leader is off limits. As one South Korean intelligence official explained to a Japanese news outlet, quote, the physical condition of the Supreme Leader has a major impact on the North Korean regime, end quote. The cleanup operation in Beijing, well, that was just the latest reminder of the paranoia underpinning the Hermit Kingdom. Coming up next, Europe's Coalition of the Willing takes shape, with France and Britain saying they're ready to send troops into Ukraine. I'll be right back.

Hey, Mike Baker here. Now, let's be honest, most of us, on occasion, maybe often, are tired, stressed, or dealing with some kind of pain, maybe from a tough workout or a run. And what do we do? well, I'll tell you, we typically power through it, right? Because what else you're going to do? You don't want another prescription kind of clogging up your medicine cabinet. So that's why I'm very glad that I found CB Distillery. Their CBD products are helping so many people, myself included, sleep better, feel more relaxed, and ease everyday pain. And the best part, well, it's all made with premium quality, natural ingredients. They've got a full range of solutions for stress, sleep, pain after exercise, even CBD for pets, that's right. So phyto and snow.

ball can get in on the action. Their soothing relief balm, as an example, is a huge customer favorite, and so are their sleep products. Now that relief balm that I just mentioned, I use that after workouts, and it is a game changer. It's terrific. So if you're tired of being tired and stressed or you just want to feel better, check out CBD from CB Distillery. And right now, you can save 25% off your entire purchase. That's right, 25%. Visit CB Distillery and use promo code PDB. That's cbdistolary.com Pdb-Distillery.com. Specific product availability depends on individual state regulations. Mike Baker here. Let me take just a moment of your time to talk about protecting your hard-earned assets. Now, let me ask you a question. When you look around right now and what's going on in

the world, when you hear about, say, inflation worries, or maybe you hear that the national debt in the U.S. is over $37 trillion, or maybe you look around and you just see a fair amount of global uncertainty, do you ever ask yourself, hmm, maybe now is a good time to buy some gold? Well, that would be a logical thought. Because whether as a hedge against inflation or a peace of mind during global instability or just for sensible diversification, Birch Gold Group believes that every American should own physical gold. And so, let me tell you, they've created something special. Until the 30th of September, until the end of this month, if you're a first-time gold buyer, Birch Gold is offering a rebate of up to $10,000 in free metals on qualifying purchases.

To claim eligibility and start the process, request an information kit now. Just text PDB to the number 989-89-89. Plus, Birch Gold can help you roll an existing IRA or 401k into a gold IRA, and you're still eligible for a rebate in free metals of up to $10,000. Find out why Birch Gold is trusted by tens of thousands of customers. Talk to a Birch Gold. Talk to a Birch Gold. old consultant today. And if you're a first-time buyer, take advantage of a rebate up to $10,000 when you're purchased by the 30th of September. Text BDB to 989-89-8-8-claim your eligibility and get your free information kit. Again, text PDB to 989-898. Shift knows that no order is ordinary. When you order produce, ship sees the meals and memories you'll produce with it. Not just soap in your cart. It's

what washes away the day. Not paint, but strokes of genius. That's why shoppers with ship deliver same day and shop the same way you would. Use code savings to become a shipped member for half off only $49 at shipt.com slash offer. Terms apply. Wireless can feel like a world of traps,

but not with visible. It's one-line wireless with unlimited data and hotspot, powered by Verizon for $25 a month. month. Taxes and fees included. Plus, for a limited time, new members pay just $20 a month for one year on the visible using the code fresh start. Refresh your wireless with Visible. Tap the banner to switch today. Terms apply. Limited time offer subject to change. See Visible.com for plan features and network management details. Welcome back to the PDB afternoon bulletin. European leaders met in Paris today alongside Ukrainian President Zelensky. During that meeting, they held a phone call with President

Trump. The purpose of the summit was to hammer out details of what many are calling a coalition of the willing, a plan to send European troops into Ukraine once the war stops, assuming it stops at some point. Obviously, peace still seems off in the distance. Russia is still pounding Ukrainian cities and still pressing forward in the east. But in Brussels, Paris and London, officials are already working on the day after, what happens if and when a ceasefire is reached, who makes sure that Moscow doesn't just rearm and start all over again. France and Britain are now taking the lead in that push. For months, they've been drafting scenarios for securing Ukraine in any truce with Russia. Their concept includes stationing European troops inside Ukraine, not at the front, but further back,

a visible force meant to deter Russia from launching fresh attacks. Another piece is rebuilding and training Ukraine's military, turning it into what officials are calling a, quote, steel porcupine, which, as our PDB executive producer noted, sounds like the name of an awful heavy metal band from the 70s. The point being, the idea is to ensure that Ukraine is so well armed and defended that the Kremlin wouldn't dare test it again. The missing ingredient, until now, was American support, and that's where today's phone call with President Trump comes in. The Europeans were looking for some clarity. Would Washington be willing to provide the kind of muscle that only the U.S. could bring to the party?

air power, intelligence, surveillance, command and control. Trump didn't commit to boots on the ground. He's ruled that out. But he has said the U.S. could act as a backstop, helping enforce a no-fly zone, supplying drones, and giving the Europeans the backbone they need to move forward. This shift is already unlocking things. Countries that were hesitant, like Germany,

are suddenly more open now that they know America as at least in the conversation. Francis Emmanuel Macron said last night that defensemen ministers had finalized, quote, extremely confidential plans and that political leaders are ready to sign off. His message was blunt. We are ready. But here's where it gets complicated. Russia has flat out rejected the idea of European troops on Ukrainian soil, even if they're not under a NATO flag. Moscow insists it won't accept any Western role and has instead floated Chinese peacekeepers as an alternative. Oh, think about that. Vladimir Putin, after meeting Trump and Alaska, two weeks ago is signaling that he'd rather have Beijing patrolling Ukraine than Paris, London,

or Washington. Zelensky, for his part, isn't backing down. He's demanding guarantees that go far beyond the failed Budapest memorandum or the toothless Minsk agreements. He wants something ratified by parliaments, locked into law, binding commitments that Ukraine won't be left twisting in the wind again. And there's another debate happening beneath the surface. How many troops are we talking about?

about. The numbers range from fewer than 10,000 to as many as 30,000. France and Britain say they're in. The Baltics, Estonia and Lithuania, are on board. Poland says it can't spare soldiers, but will send equipment. Other countries like Germany and Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands are hesitant. Deploying troops into Ukraine is not just a military decision, it's a political gamble. Leaders will have to explain to their citizens why their soldiers are risking their lives in a war that technically hasn't even ended. So, what's the takeaway here? This moment feels like a test of European willpower. For decades, it's been the U.S. guaranteeing security on the continent. But Trump's message is clear. If Europe wants Ukraine defended, it's time for Europe to step up.

America may provide air cover, but it's not going to carry the full load. Europe says it's ready. Trump says America will be there, but only is backup. Of course, unless Putin, changes his mind and agrees to international troops in Ukraine as part of a peace deal, well, there won't be a peace deal. And that, my friends, is the PDB afternoon bulletin for Thursday the 4th of September. If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to me at PDB at thefirsttv.com. And to listen to the show ad-free, which you know you can do, and you can do it very simply, just become a premium member of the president's daily brief by visiting pdb premium.com. I'm Mike Baker, and I'll be back tomorrow.

Until then, stay informed. Stay safe. Stay cool. All. Pay off your home, travel for life, drive a Ferrari. In celebration of the world premiere of the Monopoly Big Board Buckslot Machine by Aristocrat Gaming, Yamava Resort and Casino at San Manuel is giving one person a $1.6 million dream package. The biggest prize in Yamava's history.

Club Serrano members can earn daily instant prizes and secure a spot in the finale May 29. Don't pass go and own it all. Only at Yamava, celebrating its 40th anniversary. You win? Details at yamava.com must be 21-20. Please gamble responsibly. Monopoly is a trademark of Hasbro.

Hasbro is not a sponsor of this promotion.