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Trump Cuts U.S.-South Korea Drills | Texas News
Trump shocks allies by slashing U.S.-South Korea military drills, citing his warm ties with Kim Jong Un and Iran denuclearization efforts — while quietly admitting he’d prefer to cancel them entirely. With thousands of troops involved and North Korea viewing the exercises as war prep, the move raises alarms about America’s Pacific commitment — especially as a carrier shifts to the Middle East. Trump also blames South Korea for not backing U.S. Iran diplomacy, adding diplomatic complexity. Despite 28,000 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea, this scaling back could signal a major pivot in…
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