Trump on Aug 25 posted on Truth Social saying that, citing his good relationship with N. Korea leader Kim Jong Un, he was unhappy the U.S. had previously agreed to hold joint military exercises with South Korea and instructed Defense Secretary Hegseth to sharply scale back the exercises. The post closely matches one he published on Aug. 17, differing only in a few English tense choices, suggesting it was a repost. The joint exercises referenced had already been cut short and ended early last wee

2026-08-25

Trump on Aug 25 posted on Truth Social saying that, citing his good relationship with N. Korea leader Kim Jong Un, he was unhappy the U.S. had previously agreed to hold joint military exercises with South Korea and instructed Defense Secretary Hegseth to sharply scale back the exercises. The post closely matches one he published on Aug. 17, differing only in a few English tense choices, suggesting it was a repost. The joint exercises referenced had already been cut short and ended early last week.