1. Significantly Reduce the Scale of US-South Korea Joint Military Exercises
—Trump stated that, given his "good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, he was unhappy with the US's previous agreement to participate in joint military exercises with South Korea. Trump said that since canceling the exercises now is too late, he has instructed the US Secretary of Defense to significantly reduce the scale of the joint US-South Korea exercises.
2. Welcome the Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani Joint Defense Agreement
—Trump posted a message welcoming the recent signing of a joint defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. He said the agreement demonstrates strengthening unity in the Middle East, enabling countries to defend themselves in a more effective way. He called the agreement a "bold and important first step."
3. Consider Sanctions Against Brazilian Supreme Court Justice—Amid the escalating diplomatic crisis between the US and Brazil, the Trump administration imposed new sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Morais.
