US EditionTrump Threatens More Cuts After US Announced Withdrawal of 5,000 Troops From Germany
Trump said the Pentagon’s planned 5,000-troop withdrawal is only a first step, as U.S. officials said the military learned of the move in real time.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced plans to significantly reduce U.S. troop presence in Germany, declaring he would cut "a lot further than 5,000" soldiers and escalating tensions with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
- The Pentagon had initially planned a 5,000-troop withdrawal over 12 months, but acting Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez stated the decision followed a "comprehensive, multilayered process" involving EUCOM, though officials learned about deeper cuts "in real time."
- German defense minister Boris Pistorius accepted the drawdown, while NATO spokesperson Allison Hart stated the alliance is "working with the U.S." to understand details; meanwhile, Sen. Roger Wicker and Rep. Mike Rogers expressed they are "very concerned."
- Trump also accused the European Union of violating trade deals, announcing plans to increase tariffs on European cars and trucks to 25% next week; an EU lawmaker denounced the hike as "unacceptable," citing broken U.S. commitments.
- Critics warn the withdrawal sends the "wrong signal" to Russian President Vladimir Putin, as the Army canceled the Long-Range Fires Battalion deployment; Democratic President Joe Biden had previously stopped similar withdrawal plans shortly after taking office in 2021.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said this Saturday that he plans to withdraw "much more than 5,000" U.S. soldiers from their bases in Germany, amid his criticism of European allies for their lack of support in the war against Iran."We are going to drastically reduce and cut far more than 5,000," Trump said in statements to the Florida media.This statement is also interpreted as a reaction to the criticisms of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who ac…
US pulls back: Trump orders deeper troop cut in Germany
US President Donald Trump announced a major reduction of American forces in Germany, saying the drawdown will go “far beyond” the previously planned 5,000 troops. The move, expected to unfold over the coming months, comes amid rising tensions with Europe over the Iran war and defense spending, with Washington again urging allies to take greater responsibility for their own security. European leaders voiced concern the decision could weaken NATO’…
US President Donald Trump announces to withdraw more soldiers from bases in Germany than previously planned. He did not mention a specific number.
US President Trump wants to withdraw significantly more than 5,000 troops from Germany. The announcement has drawn criticism from Congress, with Republicans calling it a potentially wrong signal to Russian President Putin.
On Friday, US Secretary of Defense Hegseth announced that 5,000 US soldiers would be withdrawn from Germany. President Trump is now speaking of "far more than 5,000.
Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany 'lot further' than withdrawal of 5,000
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the U.S. will significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, escalating a dispute with Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he seeks to scale back America’s commitment to European security . The Pentagon on Friday had initially announced it would pull some 5,000 troops out of Germany, but when asked Saturday about the reason for the move, Trump didn't offer an explanation and said…
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