Trump says U.S. may cut the number of American troops in Germany
President Trump said the U.S. is considering reducing its military presence in Germany, citing frustrations with European allies over the Iran conflict and NATO commitments. The potential move comes amid escalating tensions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who criticized U.S. strategy on Iran, prompting a sharp response from Trump. The U.S. currently has over 36,000 active-duty troops in Germany, a key hub for European and African military operations.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Politics Trump says U.S. may cut the number of American troops in Germany By Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh April 29, 2026 / 7:38 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google President Trump said Wednesday he is considering reducing the number of U.S. forces in Germany, amid a spat with Germany's chancellor and the NATO alliance over Iran. "The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time," he wrote on Truth Social. The U.S.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at CBS News — Top.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from CBS News — Top
