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Trump directs Hegseth to reduce U.S. joint exercises in South Korea

Trump directs Hegseth to reduce U.S. joint exercises in South Korea

Summary

President Trump instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to significantly cut down the joint military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea. He expressed dissatisfaction that the United States had agreed to participate in these exercises for a long time.

Key Facts

  • President Trump gave orders to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday.
  • The order was to "substantially reduce" joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises.
  • Trump made this announcement on the social media platform Truth Social.
  • He said he was not happy about the U.S. agreeing to these exercises long ago.
  • The article mentions South Korea but does not provide more detail on their response.
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