Donald Trump has ordered the US military to scale back joint exercises with South Korea.
Trump orders US to scale back South Korea military drills Donald Trump has ordered the US military to scale back joint exercises with South Korea, citing his ‘good relationship’ with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s refusal to join the US war in Iran. Analysts say Trump may be looking for someone to blame as the war drags on.
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Trump orders Pentagon to 'scale back' military drills with South Korea citing good relations with Kim Jong Un
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17.08.2026
Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea
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17.08.2026
Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea
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16.08.2026
Democrats rebuke Trump over scaling back military drills with South Korea
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17.08.2026
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
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17.08.2026
Trump directs Hegseth to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea
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