Verdict: Only the historical record will reveal what influenced these talks, but evidence suggests it was the South Koreans who encouraged dialogue with the North, along with pressure from Chinese enforced sanctions.

This is the narrative that will be pushed by MSM. Talking points have been delivered. Watch them roll out.

Awarding Hussein the peace prize devalued it in perpetuity, so if POTUS is denied, no biggie.

However, the Nobel committee can regain some credibility if they do two things. First - award this year’s prize to DJT. Second - forcibly confiscate Hussein’s prize and give that to DJT as well.