# US president Donald Trump has dismissed criticism that he is prioritising the interests of adversaries like North Korea over long-term allies, arguing his approach to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is making the world safer. This comes after he announced plans to reduce military exercises with key regional ally South Korea, citing his positive relationship with Kim and South Korea’s lack of assistance with Iran. Trump told reporters at the White House that protecting South Korea is costing the US billions of dollars:
Trump dismisses criticism of him prioritising the interests of adversaries like North Korea [SOUND]
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