VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-20
“very insulting to somebody that, frankly, has been, during my term at least, very well-behaved.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-20
Speaking at the White House, Trump defended reducing the joint exercises, calling them insulting given North Korea's recent behavior.
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