On August 16, 2026, President Trump stated that he directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to significantly reduce the joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the longstanding agreement for the US to participate in these exercises.
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Trump instructs Defense Secretary to reduce US-South Korea joint military exercises
President Trump announced on August 16, 2026, that he has instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to reduce the joint military exercises conducted with South Korea. Trump conveyed his discontent regarding the US's prior commitments to these exercises through a post on Truth Social.
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