Democrats step up offensive over Trump's reduction of drills with S. Korea, push for summitry with Kim
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Democratic lawmakers stepped up their offensive ...
Democratic lawmakers harshly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea, accusing him of weakening the alliance and disappointing North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Senate Democrats expressed concerns over the potential impact on the Seoul-Washington partnership. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer labeled the move as Trump embarrassing the nation on the world stage.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen accused Trump of kissing up to dictators while getting nothing in return. Tammy Duckworth questioned when Trump would stop embracing dictators and alienating allies. Despite Trump's claim of a strong relationship with Kim, critics argue that the decision undermines the credibility of the U.S. and risks increasing North Korean threats.
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