NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about face on US troop moves in Europe
NATO allies are confused by President Trump's recent decision to send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland after previously ordering a withdrawal of the same number. Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard and U.S. defense officials expressed their bewilderment at the conflicting troop movements. The situation has raised concerns about the U.S. military presence in Europe and the coordination with NATO allies.
- ▪President Trump announced the deployment of 5,000 troops to Poland after previously ordering their withdrawal.
- ▪NATO allies, including Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard, expressed confusion over the conflicting decisions.
- ▪U.S. defense officials stated they were unsure of the implications of the troop movements.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onNATO allies bewildered by Trump's about face on US troop moves in EuropeNATO allies and defense officials are bewildered by U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to send 5,000 U.S. troops to PolandByMARK CARLSON Associated Press and LORNE COOK Associated PressMay 22, 2026, 3:48 AM0:56Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard speaks to media at the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden, Friday, May 22, 2026. (Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency via AP)The Associated PressHELSINGBORG, Sweden -- NATO allies and defense officials expressed bewilderment on Friday at U.S.
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