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

  • Posted on August 17, 2026
  • By The Hill
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A retired Air Force colonel has criticized President Trump's decision to reduce military exercises with South Korea, describing the move as a strategic misstep. The reduction in joint training operations raises concerns among defense experts about maintaining readiness and military coordination with a key ally in a region facing significant geopolitical tensions. Military analysts question whether scaling back these critical defense partnerships adequately addresses national security interests.

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