Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back Joint Military Exercises With South Korea
The president revealed that he ordered the Pentagon to scale back the joint military exercises with South Korea on Aug. 16.
TL;DR
- President Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea on August 16.
- Trump expressed unhappiness with the long-standing agreement for these exercises.
- He cited the high cost of the exercises, largely paid for by the U.S.
- Trump believes the exercises send an inappropriate and hostile signal to North Korea.
- He characterized North Korea as unthreatening and respectful during his presidency.