VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-19
“Therefore, and based on the fact that it is too late to cancel, I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to substantially reduce the Joint Military Exercises!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-16 · reported 2026-08-19
Trump said he instructed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to reduce the joint military exercises.
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