Retired colonel knocks Trump order to cut back on ‘critical’ joint exercises with South Korea
Summary
Retired Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton criticized President Trump’s decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. He warned this action might negatively affect the U.S. relationships with South Korea and Japan.Key Facts
- President Trump ordered the Pentagon to cut back joint military exercises with South Korea.
- Retired Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton called this decision an “unforced error.”
- Leighton said the reduction in exercises could harm the U.S. alliance with South Korea.
- He also noted possible negative effects on the U.S.-Japan relationship.
- South Korea is described as a key ally of the United States.
- The joint military exercises are considered “critical” for defense cooperation.
- The decision signals a change in current U.S. military policy in East Asia.
- The discussion took place publicly on a Sunday.
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