Trump’s Pivot: U.S. Drills Cut with North Korea | San Antonio News

Trump shocks allies by slashing U.S.-South Korea military drills, claiming they’re costly and provocative—despite North Korea’s nuclear threats. Seoul hopes the move sparks diplomacy, but security experts warn Pyongyang may demand major concessions before returning to talks. Meanwhile, Ulchi Freedom Shield begins as planned, leaving uncertainty over which parts are cut. Analysts see this as part of Trump’s pattern: cozying up to adversaries while sidelining longtime allies—while North Korea uses every drill as propaganda fuel for its nuclear ambitions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e05361af89bf103a