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Trump says the US is reviewing a potential reduction of its troops in Germany
Trump said the U.S. is reviewing a troop cut in Germany after criticizing allies for failing to support the Iran war, with 36,400 troops stationed there.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States is "studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany," with a determination expected over "the next short period of time."
- Diplomatic friction intensified after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the U.S. was being "humiliated" by Iranian leadership on Monday; Trump retorted that Merz "thinks it's OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon."
- Germany hosts more than 36,000 active-duty U.S. military personnel, the largest deployment of American forces in Europe, according to Defense Department figures as of December 2025.
- Previous attempts to withdraw roughly 9,500 troops in 2020 stalled after bipartisan pushback, leading President Joe Biden to formally reverse the policy in 2021.
- Over two months, the 32-member NATO alliance has faced Trump criticism, who called it a "paper tiger" for members' reluctance to support the U.S. military campaign against Iran.
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Donald Trump is threatening to reduce the number of American soldiers in Germany, and this is causing concern, reports Germany correspondent.
Trump Says US 'Reviewing' Troop Reduction in Germany
President Trump on Wednesday leveled a new threat against NATO ally Germany, suggesting he could soon reduce the US military presence there as he continues to feud with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the US-Israel war against Iran. Trump made the threat after Merz said earlier this week that the US...
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US Reviewing Troop Reduction In This Country
Donald Trump revealed that the United States is looking into a potential troop reduction in Germany. Trump said the decision will be “made over the next short period of time.” Truth Social: 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. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP There are 38,000 US troops in G…
Trump weighs pulling US troops from Germany amid clash with chancellor over Iran war
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the U.S. is weighing a potential drawdown of American troops in Germany, opening a new front in his escalating feud with the country’s leadership just days after he blasted Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran. In a Truth Social post Wednesday…
Donald Trump wants to examine a possible reduction of US troops in Germany, he announced last night. Security expert Claudia Major called in the ZDF "Morning Magazine" for a "rethinking" in Europe.
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