https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/retired-colonel-knocks-trump-order-to-cut-back-on-critical-joint-exercises-with-south-koreaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/retired-colonel-knocks-trump-order-to-cut-back-on-critical-joint-exercises-with-south-koreahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/retired-colonel-knocks-trump-order-to-cut-back-on-critical-joint-exercises-with-south-korea#u44853Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:15:38 +0000US President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, sparking criticism from lawmakers and retired military officials. The move is seen as a significant shift in the US-South Korea alliance and has raised concerns about the reliability of the US in the region. The decision comes amid ongoing tensions with North Korea and has been met with skepticism from some who argue that the exercises are critical to maintaining stability in the region.Why it mattersThe US-South Korea alliance is a key component of regional security in East Asia, and the joint