Trump to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany
The U.S. Department of Defense announced plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany within the next six to 12 months. The move follows a review of U.S. military presence in Europe and comes amid tensions between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran War. Approximately 30,000 American troops will remain stationed in Germany, making it the largest overseas U.S. military presence after Japan.
- ▪The Department of Defense stated the withdrawal is based on a review of force posture in Europe.
- ▪Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the troop reduction in a public statement.
- ▪President Donald Trump hinted at the withdrawal in a social media post prior to the official announcement.
- ▪The U.S. recently withdrew all troops from Iraq in January and from Syria in April.
- ▪Germany will still host the largest contingent of U.S. troops in Europe after the drawdown.
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