Trump Suggests Scaling Down War Games Was a Reaction to Seoul’s Refusal to Join War Against Iran

The Libertarian Institute · Aug 17, 2026

President Donald Trump said he asked South Korea to assist the US war against Iran, and Seoul refused. The President recently announced he was scaling down war games with South Korea. During a presser on Monday, President Trump recalled a recent conversation with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Trump said, “Would you to give […]