US EditionArmed Services Republicans ‘very concerned’ about US troops withdrawal from Germany
The Republican committee leaders said removing the troops would weaken NATO deterrence and send the wrong signal to Vladimir Putin.
- Leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees expressed strong concern about the planned removal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany.
- The decision comes amid tensions between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with Trump reviewing a broader reduction of U.S. forces in Germany.
- Lawmakers emphasized that Germany has increased defense spending and continues to support U.S. military operations, arguing this makes the withdrawal concerning.
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Armed Services Chairs Raise Alarm About Troops Decision
The Republican chairmen of the House and Senate Armed Services committees objected Saturday to the decision to pull about 5,000 US troops out of Germany . "Prematurely reducing America's forward presence in Europe before [NATO allies' military] capabilities are fully realized risks undermining deterrence and sending the wrong signal to...
The Pentagon's decision to move 5,000 U.S. troops out of Germany is being met with concern among top Republicans.
Two leading Republicans criticized the announced partial withdrawal of US troops from Germany. US President Trump had already threatened to withdraw from Germany in his first term in 2020.
Trump decided the other day to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany. This raises concerns within Trump's own ranks, writes AFP. The measure "sends the wrong signal to Vladimir Putin", according to senior Republicans.
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