Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
Trump said the drills are costly and hostile, and ordered Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce them.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to scale back the scope of joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. Trump cited the high cost of the exercises and argued that they could be perceived as hostile by North Korea.
- The decision comes as the United States and South Korea prepare for the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise. The drills are designed to improve the two countries' readiness to respond to potential threats, including missile attacks, cyberattacks, GPS interference, and drone operations.
- Trump also linked his decision to broader disagreements with South Korea over U.S. policies, including Washington's approach to Iran's nuclear program. He has additionally pointed to his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a reason for reconsidering the current scale of joint military exercises.
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US President Trump has announced that he will "substantially reduce" his country's military practice with South Korea, referring to his very good relationship with North Korea's dictator Kim Jong Un.
Trump wants to cut down U.S. military drills with South Korea, citing relationship with North's Kim
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Sunday to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea, saying it declined to help denuclearize Iran and citing his good relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong-un.
President Trump ORDERS Secretary Hegseth to SLASH “Costly” Joint Military Operations with South Korea — Cites His “Very Good Friendship” with Kim Jong Un After Seoul REFUSES to Help America * The Gateway Pundit * by Jim Hᴏft
President Donald Trump dropped a foreign-policy bombshell Sunday, ordering Secretary Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce the massive joint military exercises…
Trump orders US military to reduce drills with South Korea, says they send ‘hostile' signal
Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back planned US-South Korea military exercises, citing costs and the need to avoid sending a hostile signal to North Korea. The move comes as Pyongyang has resumed ballistic missile testing.
Donald Trump calls for US-South Korea drills to be substantially reduced
President Trump directed the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military drills with South Korea. He expressed unhappiness with the United States agreeing to participate in these exercises. Trump cited South Korea's refusal to join actions against Iran as a reason. North Korea routinely denounces these drills as preparations for invasion. Recent North Korean missile launches and their use in Ukraine were also noted.
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