Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war

What we know about trump

Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises

What changes

BBC highlights this story because it changes the calculus for actors watching trump, scale, back, military, drills.

The setting

Earlier reporting from BBC and comparable outlets sketched the conditions that would eventually produce an event like this.

Where this fits in Signal Ledger

Related coverage from the World desk.

• US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln
• Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan
• Two dead and hundreds evacuated after twin fires break out on Greek island

Signal Ledger on trump

Signal Ledger reads this through the lens of trump, scale, back, military, drills: Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.