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On the recordApril 3, 2026
Let South Korea, you know, we only have 45,000 soldiers in harm’s way over there, right next to a nuclear force — let South Korea do it.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump suggests South Korea should take action regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

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