Trump Orders Pentagon to Reduce US Forces Based in Germany
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to withdraw approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, reducing the military presence to pre-2022 levels. The move follows a broader review of U.S. force posture in Europe under Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Pentagon officials stated the withdrawal reflects changing theater requirements and does not signal a reduced commitment to NATO.
- ▪President Trump ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 U.S. service members from Germany.
- ▪The troop reduction will bring U.S. forces in Germany to pre-2022 levels and affect a brigade combat team.
- ▪Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the withdrawal will occur over six to 12 months.
- ▪The U.S. had over 36,000 active duty troops in Germany as of December 2025.
- ▪Germany hosts key U.S. military installations, including the headquarters of U.S. European Command and Africa Command.
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Trump Orders Pentagon to Reduce US Forces Based in Germany By Becca Lower | 7:57 PM on May 01, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson The United States has been reassessing the force strength our military maintains around the world, under Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in President Trump's second term, and it is now acting on that review, according to new reporting on Friday: Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); President Trump ordered the Pentagon on Friday to withdraw about 5,000 U.S.
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