Trump’s move to gut South Korea alliance is ‘inane, haphazard decision’, lawmakers say
President Trump has ordered a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with Kim Jong-Un. Lawmakers have criticized the move as a haphazard decision that undermines a long-standing alliance and potentially benefits geopolitical rivals.
US soldiers are seen near military vehicles at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek on 17 August 2026./Getty Images US soldiers are seen near military vehicles at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek on 17 August 2026./Getty Images US foreign policy Trump’s move to gut South Korea alliance is ‘inane, haphazard decision’, lawmakers say US president’s abrupt order to scale back joint exercises with Seoul is meant to ‘flatter’ North Korea’s dictator, top Democrat says
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