Vance says Poland troop deployment delayed, not canceled
Vice President JD Vance announced that the deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland has been delayed, not canceled. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions about European defense responsibilities and U.S. troop reductions in NATO countries. Vance emphasized the need for Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defense.
- ▪The deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland has been delayed according to Vice President JD Vance.
- ▪Vance stated that Europe needs to stand on its own two feet regarding defense.
- ▪The Pentagon recently announced the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany.
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Vice President JD Vance speaks to reporters during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, on May 19, 2026. MANUEL BALCE CENETA / AP PHOTO/MANUEL BALCE CENETA US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday, May 19, that a deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland had been delayed rather than canceled, but said Europe had to stand on its "own two feet." Last week, US officials said that the deployment had been scrapped, the latest move by President Donald Trump's administration to slash troop numbers stationed in European NATO allies. Vance – one of the administration's most vocal critics of Europe and a strong skeptic about US aid to Ukraine – said Trump had been urging European allies to take more of the burden for their defense since his first term.
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