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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points The president cited his relationship with North Korea's leader as a factor in this decision. President Donald Trump has ordered a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea.
President Donald Trump has ordered a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea. This decision was announced on Sunday. The exercises were deemed costly and potentially hostile to North Korea.
The president cited his relationship with North Korea's leader as a factor in this decision. He also mentioned that South Korea declined to help with issues related to Iran.
Further details on this development are available from national news sources, including the original announcement made by the president on social media.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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