Trump says US military to reduce military exercises with South Korea, cites North Korea relations
"These exercises are not only costly... but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile," he wrote in a Truth Social post.
US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the Pentagon will significantly reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing strained relations with North Korea. In a post on his Truth Social site, Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the US involvement in these exercises, stating they are "costly" and send a "totally inappropriate and hostile" signal to South Korea, which he described as "unthreatening and respectful" throughout his presidency.
Trump praised North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's "very good relationship" and suggested that the US-Israeli conflict with Iran could benefit from South Korea's participation. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military drills, scheduled from August 17 to 27, will see reduced participation as a result of Trump's decision.
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