Trump’s move to gut South Korea alliance is ‘inane, haphazard decision’, lawmakers say
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Senior US senators from both political parties have criticized President Donald Trump's decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea. Lawmakers condemned the abrupt order as an "inane, haphazard decision" and a "shortsighted" move that threatens the 73-year-old military alliance between Washington and Seoul.
According to top Democratic lawmakers, the scaling back of the drills is intended to "flatter" North Korean leadership. Bipartisan critics in Washington warned that reducing the military exercises ultimately benefits North Korea at the expense of regional security and allied deterrence.
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The Guardian World (GB)Focuses on harsh Democratic rhetoric condemning the move as flattery for North Korea.
Free Malaysia Today (MY)Emphasizes bipartisan congressional criticism and the strategic benefits to North Korea.
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