Hegseth has ordered withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany: Pentagon
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 American troops from Germany, according to the Pentagon. The drawdown, expected to take six to 12 months, follows a review of U.S. force posture in Europe and comes amid rising tensions between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The move reflects broader frustrations with NATO allies and their response to U.S. military initiatives, particularly regarding Iran.
- ▪The Pentagon announced that about 5,000 U.S. troops will be withdrawn from Germany over the next six to 12 months.
- ▪The decision follows a review of U.S. military force posture in Europe and is tied to current theater requirements and conditions.
- ▪Tensions between President Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz escalated after Merz criticized U.S. strategy on Iran, prompting Trump to accuse him of being soft on nuclear proliferation.
- ▪Trump has criticized NATO members for not supporting U.S. efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats.
- ▪Approximately 28,500 U.S. troops remain stationed in South Korea as part of the bilateral defense alliance, with no official changes announced yet.
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Aerial view of the United States military headquarters, the Pentagon, Sept. 28, 2008. Reuters-YonhapWASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 American troops from Germany, the Pentagon said Friday, two days after President Donald Trump said his administration was weighing a reduction of its service members in the allied country.Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell issued a statement on the drawdown, which he said is expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months."The Secretary of War has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany," Parnell said in a statement, referring to the Pentagon chief."This decision follows a thorough review of the department's force posture in Europe and is in recognition of…
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