Dennis Rodman, NBA Hall of Famer and "Celebrity Apprentice" contestant who recently gained attention for a trip to North Korea, is now preparing to be an FBI informant.
The FBI was so interested in his very public trip to North Korea that the agency is considering sending him back in the capacity of an FBI informant, according to Rodman, who spoke with the Miami Herald.
"I have been contacted by the FBI and I met with them," Rodman said. "They wanted to know what went on and who's really in charge in North Korea."
To contextualize the situation, the interview took place at a gala on Saturday night dedicated to the stars of "Real Housewives of Miami."
Rodman said he'll be returning to North Korea in the new official capacity sometime in August.
"We have no plans really, as far as what we're going to do over there, but we'll just hang out and have some fun," said Rodman, discussing the upcoming trip.
The statement raises an obvious question, which is on the confidentiality of the informant concept. By definition, it is usually confidential because if the people that are being informed upon are aware that you are acting in that capacity, the whole plan will fall apart.
Rodman made his first trip to North Korea in February. The trip was organized by Vice Magazine as part of a documentary for HBO. It included a meeting with North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, as well as a basketball game. The trip was called a "basketball diplomacy mission" by the magazine.
"I'm not a total idiot," Rodman said. "I know what Kim Jong-un is threatening to do regarding his military muscle.
"I hope it doesn't happen because America will take whatever actions to protect America and our allies," he said
Rodman has previously called Jong-un "a friend for life."
"We all going to find a way to get along and keep peace," Rodman said. "Peace and love is where it is at."
The FBI has not released a statement in response.
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