Trump Orders Cuts to Joint Military Drills With South Korea
Donald Trump said he has directed Pete Hegseth to significantly scale back joint military exercises, citing unhappiness with the long-standing US agreement to hold drills with South Korea and his strong ties with Kim Jong Un.
Donald Trump said he has directed Pete Hegseth to significantly reduce joint military drills. He expressed dissatisfaction that the United States long ago agreed to participate in military exercises with South Korea.
The remarks also referenced his very strong ties with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. No further details were provided on the timing or scope of the reductions.
The statement points to a possible shift in US military posture in Northeast Asia.
Source: First Squawk