‘US-S Korea drills to resume if talks fail’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to stop military exercises with South Korea, saying such “war games” were “provocative and expensive” but threatened to restart them if talks with North Korea break down.

Trump, in a series of tweets, claimed it was his idea to stop the “war games” during the summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.

“Holding back the war games during the negotiations was my request because they are VERY EXPENSIVE and set a bad light during a good faith negotiation. Also, quite provocative,” he said.

“Can start up immediately if talks break down, which I hope will not happen!” Trump tweeted.

Trump slammed “Fake News” for claiming he gave so much to North Korea just by meeting with the country’s leader last week in Singapore. “Funnyhowthefake News, in a coordinated effort with each other, likes to say I gave sooo much to North Korea because I “met.” That’s because that’s all they have to disparage!”

Trump claimed that the meeting brought in peace to the world. “We got so much for peace in the world, & more is being added in finals. Even got our hostages/ remains!” he said.