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Trump Threatens Deeper Cuts for US Troop Presence in Germany
Trump said he would cut the U.S. military presence in Germany by more than the 5,000-troop drawdown already announced, as officials and allies question the plan. The Pentagon has indicated a withdrawal of about 5,000 troops over six to 12 months, with some Republicans voicing concern about the move and NATO allies signaling unease. Reports from NPR and The Guardian US note allies worry about reduced U.S. military footing in Europe, while Bloomberg emphasizes the stated intention to deepen cuts beyond the initial 5,000. Disagreements center on the extent of the cuts and potential alliance implications.
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Trump Threatens Deeper Cuts for US Troop Presence in Germany
President Donald Trump said he plans to cut the US military presence in Germany by more than the 5,000-troop drawdown announced so far, even as Republican allies and NATO countries questioned the move.
Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gives a statement during his visit to the army at the Bundeswehr base in Munster, Germany, Thursday, April, 30, 2026. Markus Schreiber/AP hide caption German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius sought to project calm Saturday after the Pentagon announced it would withdraw roughly 5,000.
Trump news at a glance: Top Republicans express concern over plan to withdraw troops from Germany
Pentagon says it will withdraw 5,000 troops from Nato ally Germany; blame game begins after Spirit airlines ceases operations. Key US politics stories from Saturday 2 May at a glance Two top US Republican lawmakers expressed concern on Saturday about the Pentagon’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Nato ally.
Trump warns of more cuts following withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany
President Trump said on Saturday that he might pull even more U.S. military troops out of Germany, a threat that came one day after he ordered the Pentagon to withdraw approximately 5,000 service members from the country. “We are going to cut way down, and we’re cutting a lot further than 5,000,” Trump told reporters…