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Trump said his administration is reviewing a troop reduction, and officials said more than 36,000 active-duty personnel are stationed in Germany.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States is "studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany," with a determination expected over "the next short period of time."
- Diplomatic friction intensified after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the U.S. was being "humiliated" by Iranian leadership on Monday; Trump retorted that Merz "thinks it's OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon."
- Germany hosts more than 36,000 active-duty U.S. military personnel, the largest deployment of American forces in Europe, according to Defense Department figures as of December 2025.
- Previous attempts to withdraw roughly 9,500 troops in 2020 stalled after bipartisan pushback, leading President Joe Biden to formally reverse the policy in 2021.
- Over two months, the 32-member NATO alliance has faced Trump criticism, who called it a "paper tiger" for members' reluctance to support the U.S. military campaign against Iran.
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‘They are of no help to us!’: Trump threatens troop pullout from Germany, Italy, Spain over Iran war
Tensions between the United States and key European allies are escalating. US President Donald Trump has warned of a possible reduction of US troops in Germany, and hinted at similar moves in Italy and Spain, citing dissatisfaction with their stance on the US-led approach to the Iran conflict. Trump stated that these nations have not been 'on board,' raising questions about NATO unity and transatlantic relations.
One day after the threat of withdrawal of troops from Germany, Trump explains that it is also possible to imagine departures from Italy and Spain.
The American military agency didn't expect that.
Furious US ally pleads for 'adults' in DC as Trump blindsides them with troop pullout
German officials were caught flat-footed and outraged after President Donald Trump's administration moved to reduce the number of U.S. troops stationed in that country.According to Politico, "Taking out American forces could remove a major military deterrent against a rearming Russia, which European...
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