The Democratic Party criticized President Trump for pursuing a meeting with Kim Jong-un and reducing US-South Korea joint exercises, saying he was appeasing Kim Jong-un. The Democratic Party argued that President Trump's actions were damaging America's credibility and weakening the US-South Korea alliance, pointing out that Kim Jong-un was benefiting without paying any price. They also strongly condemned President Trump for supporting dictators. Democratic lawmakers warned that President Trump's North Korea policy was lowering America's standing on the world stage and threatening international security.
