Why Trump ordered U.S. military to reduce exercises with South Korea
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back its joint military exercises with South Korea after he said the country declined to join the U.S.'s efforts to denuclearize Iran. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more details.
President Donald Trump expressed frustration with South Korea on Monday, despite the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises between the two nations going ahead as planned. The president accused South Korea of sending a "hostile message" to North Korea, despite his recent praise of the South Korean leader. He also urged South Korea to assist the United States in addressing the issue of Iran.
South Korea's response was muted, stating that they would review Trump's comments and discuss helping the U.S. over Iran, while also emphasizing their desire for improved U.S.-North Korea relations.
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