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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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…
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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’…
On Friday, US Secretary of Defense Hegseth announced that 5,000 US soldiers would be withdrawn from Germany.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.
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