Lawmakers have expressed concerns over President Donald Trump's recent order to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, describing the move as 'inane' and 'shortsighted.' They argue that this decision could potentially strengthen Russia's position in Ukraine. Trump's directive came shortly after North Korea conducted ballistic missile tests, and he justified the scaling back of exercises by referencing his 'very good relationship' with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un.
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Lawmakers criticize Trump's decision to reduce military exercises with South Korea
President Donald Trump's decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea has drawn criticism from lawmakers, who label it as 'inane' and 'shortsighted.' They warn that this move may inadvertently bolster Russia's influence in Ukraine, especially following North Korea's recent missile tests.
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Trump’s move to gut South Korea alliance is ‘inane, haphazard decision’, lawmakers say
Lawmakers criticize Trump's decision to reduce military exercises with South Korea