8/20/2026
Political Picture

Retired colonel knocks Trump order to cut back on ‘critical’ joint exercises with South Korea

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Retired colonel knocks Trump order to cut back on ‘critical’ joint exercises with South Korea
Retired Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton on Sunday suggested President Trump made “an unforced error” in ordering the Pentagon to scale back its joint exercises with the South Korean military. Leighton said the change “could have some serious impacts” on America’s relationship with South Korea, as well as Japan. “South Korea is a critical ally

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