Politics
Trump Faces Criticism on Military Policy
President Trump has faced criticism over his decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, which retired Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton said could harm U.S.-South Korean relations. Marine veteran Joslin Joseph also criticized the leadership of both Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for prioritizing mission goals over troop welfare.
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The Hill
Marine veteran Joslin Joseph criticizes the leadership of President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for prioritizing mission goals over troop welfare during an ongoing conflict with Iran.
2026-08-17 15:00 UTC
The Hill
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. Leighton said the change “could have some serious impacts” on America’s relationship with South Korea, as wel
2026-08-17 15:03 UTC