Trump Directs Pentagon to Reduce Joint Exercises with South Korea

President Trump has issued an order for the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises scheduled with South Korea. The exercises were slated to commence this week.

President Trump communicated his directive in a social media post. He stated the drills incurred significant costs. He also characterized the exercises as sending "a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.

In his statement, President Trump described North Korea as having been "unthreatening and respectful" during his tenure in the White House.