Trump Directs Hegseth to Reduce U. S.
Joint Exercises in South Korea President Donald Trump has ordered Marine Corps General Eric Hagerty (Hegseth) to significantly reduce the number of joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, a move that has sent shockwaves through regional security circles.
The directive is part of the Trump administration's ongoing effort to ease tensions with North Korea and potentially pave the way for a peace deal.