Transcript for Democratic senators react to Trump announcing end to military exercises with S Korea

And this was a big win African Jim none of North Korea he got what his father and grandfather never got. A meeting as equals on the world stage with the United States president. Ian to have president trump saying that our military exercises with her vital allies South Korea and Alex can. Which we've been doing for decades. Is provocative and threatening that's the perspective of North Korea. Not to perspective the United States and our allies I'm concerned about the direction the president is taking. This seems to be to be more about reality TV photo op in sheik summit and a summit with a real strategy behind it. North Korea got what they've been trying to achieve for decades the legitimacy it being invited to the White House. The United States got nothing in terms of a clear path towards verifying an agreement towards nuclear station. Previous presidents both Republican and Democrat have gotten exactly the same thing a commitment thinking nuclearization. Without having to give up the prestige of the United States on the world stage and stand side by side with one of the worst dictators worst human rights violators. I think it is unknown got two huge wins one he got the most powerful nation which is still us to recognize his fifteen. Murderous as it is and the second thing is that the president to unilaterally end the Indian joint military decisive. And the president himself characterizing. These exercises this war games and probe. Provocative and most of terms that can tell us you center Kim Jones very happy.

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