Trump Instructs Substantial Reduction in U.S.-South Korea Joint Military Exercises

Trump described the exercises as costly and totally inappropriate toward a country that has been unthreatening and respectful during his presidency.

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald J. Trump stated on August 16 that he has instructed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea.

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Trump cited his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and described the exercises as costly and totally inappropriate toward a country that has been unthreatening and respectful during his presidency.