Trump Lashes Out at Korea, Japan Again Over Iran Conflict: 'These People Haven't Helped Us'

President Donald Trump has once again voiced his strong dissatisfaction with key U.S. allies, specifically calling out South Korea and Japan for their perceived lack of support in the ongoing conflict with Iran. During an interview, Trump emphasized the significant military presence the U.S. maintains in both nations, highlighting the substantial number of American troops stationed there to ensure their security and protect vital interests, including oil supply routes.

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These people haven’t helped us.

Trump pointed to the Strait of Hormuz as a critical chokepoint for the oil imports of both Japan and South Korea, noting that they receive a substantial percentage of their energy supplies through this passage. He expressed frustration that despite the U.S. commitment to their defense, these allies have been unwilling to offer meaningful assistance in the current conflict. The President cited the presence of tens of thousands of U.S. soldiers in each country as a testament to this commitment, questioning why they "haven't helped us" when assistance is needed.

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We guard them and protect them. And when we want a little help, they don’t help us.

Beyond the Asian allies, Trump also renewed his criticism of NATO, labeling the alliance as "shameful" for not stepping up to the plate. He also turned his attention to China, warning of a potential 50% tariff on any country providing military equipment to Iran, explicitly naming China as a target if such actions were confirmed. Trump suggested that China could instead purchase oil from the U.S. or Venezuela, highlighting the U.S.'s own energy production capacity.

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NATO is shameful. We have to reexamine NATO because they weren’t there for us.