Donald Trump actually said...

"Of course, I hold North Korea responsible for Otto's mistreatment and death."

"I have, and we talked about it. I really don't think it was in his interest at all."

"He's a character. He's a real personality. And he's very smart. He's sharp as you can be. And he's a real leader."

"What happened in is horrible. I really believe something very bad happened to him. I don't think that the top leadership knew about it."