Trump Orders Pentagon to Curtail Military Exercises With Ally South Korea

President Trump has directed the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, following a social media post in which he criticized South Korea for not aiding in Iran's denuclearization, while unexpectedly praising North Korea and its leader. This decision could strain relations with an important ally and alter the strategic balance in East Asia. The move underscores the unpredictable nature of Trump's foreign policy, which often shifts based on real-time social media sentiments rather than established diplomatic protocols.