Why does the US have military bases in Germany – and will Trump follow through on his threat to cut numbers?

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Trump says he may cut US troops in Germany amid Iran feud

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President Trump on Wednesday said the U.S. may reduce the number of troops stationed in Germany amid tensions with its chancellor, Freidrich Merz, over the Iran war. “The United States is studying and reviewing the. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Trump says he may cut US troops in Germany amid Iran feud
The Hill
The Hill
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4/30/2026

Trump says he may cut US troops in Germany amid Iran feud

President Trump on Wednesday said the U.S. may reduce the number of troops stationed in Germany amid tensions with its chancellor, Freidrich Merz, over the Iran war. “The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of.

Why does the US have military bases in Germany – and will Trump follow through on his threat to cut numbers?
The Guardian US4/30/2026

Why does the US have military bases in Germany – and will Trump follow through on his threat to cut numbers?

President has said he’s once again considering reducing the 36,400 US personnel based in Germany. But why are they there in the first place? Donald Trump has said the US is “studying and reviewing the possible reduction” of its troops stationed in Germany , days after the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, suggested.