US EditionUS withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
- On Friday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, with the Pentagon announcing the drawdown will occur over the next six to 12 months.
- Friction intensified after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz claimed Iran was "humiliating" the United States during negotiations, prompting President Donald Trump to retaliate with criticism of German policy.
- The withdrawal represents 14% of the 36,000 U.S. personnel stationed in Germany, affecting a brigade combat team and a planned long-range fires battalion deployment.
- NATO spokesperson Allison Hart stated the alliance is "working with the U.S. to understand the details," adding the adjustment "underscores the need for Europe to continue to invest more in defence."
- Senator Jack Reed warned the action "suggests American commitments to our allies are dependent on the president's mood," while analysts note the shift aligns with efforts to prioritize the Indo-Pacific region.
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Trump had planned a withdrawal of troops from Germany in his first term of office, which was stopped after his election. Now it could be implemented.
The US President wants to withdraw more than 5000 soldiers, which is not only critical in Europe. Meanwhile, there is a new proposal in the Iran war.
US to Cut Troops in Germany a ‘Lot Further’ Than 5,000: Trump
President Donald Trump said the United States will withdraw even more U.S. troops from Germany than previously confirmed amid Washington’s disagreement with Berlin over the Iran war. On May 1, a Pentagon spokesperson said that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth had ordered 5,000 U.S. troops stationed in Germany to withdraw from the country. “This decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of t…
The decrease in US troops announced by the Pentagon on Friday is expected in the "next six to twelve months" and corresponds to about 15% of the 36,000 soldiers stationed in Germany.
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