Former US President Donald Trump's allies have reportedly indicated that if Trump is re-elected, there could be a reduction in the number of US troops stationed in South Korea, although a complete withdrawal is not anticipated. Representative Wi Sung-lac, a former ambassador to Russia and a lawmaker of the Democratic Party of Korea, shared that during his visit to the US, he spoke with officials from Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, including Newt Gingrich, the former House speaker. He mentioned that the officials suggested the possibility of decreased troop levels in South Korea and the potential for South Korea to bear more of the defense costs if Trump is re-elected. Additionally, Gingrich expressed his belief to Wi that US relations with China and Russia would improve under a second Trump administration. Despite the assurances from campaign officials, Wi did not rule out the possibility of a complete withdrawal of US troops from South Korea if Trump secures a second term, emphasizing that the dynamics could be significantly different in a second Trump presidency. The purpose of Wi's delegation's trip was to gather insights from campaign staffers and key officials in preparation for potential shifts in US policy towards Korea following the presidential election.