Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military drills with Seoul hours before start
Summary
President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce the size of joint military drills with South Korea shortly before they began. Despite this, the exercises continued as scheduled, involving U.S. and South Korean forces.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon to scale back military drills with South Korea.
- The order came just hours before the exercises were set to start.
- The drills proceeded as planned despite the President’s instruction.
- The reduction was said to be a gesture of respect toward North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
- The military exercises involve both U.S. and South Korean troops.
- These drills often aim to maintain readiness against potential threats from North Korea.
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