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Trump says 'probably' when asked if he might pull US troops out of Italy, Spain
Trump said Italy and Spain have not helped U.S. operations, as the Pentagon reviews troop cuts and NATO tensions deepen.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump said "probably" when asked if he would withdraw U.S. troops from Italy and Spain, citing their lack of support for operations against Iran.
- The administration's frustration stems from Spain's refusal to allow U.S. military access to bases for Iran missions, while Trump has criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for lacking "courage."
- As of December 31, 2025, 12,662 U.S. troops were based in Italy and 3,814 in Spain, contributing to over 68,000 personnel in Europe while Trump reviews force reductions in Germany.
- An internal Pentagon report outlined options for the United States to punish NATO allies failing to support operations, including potentially suspending Spain from the alliance.
- Trump has also lambasted allies for failing to secure the Strait of Hormuz for oil tankers and for not increasing defense spending, while considering withdrawing from NATO entirely.
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Trump threatens Sánchez and Meloni with US troops withdrawal
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he would “probably” remove American troops from Spain and Italy, in renewed attacks against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Italian leader Giorgia Meloni. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, the American leader said Italy had “not been of any help to us,” and accused Spain of being “absolutely horrible.” Both Spain and Italy have denied U.S. military planes that are taking part in the Iran…
According to President Trump, a withdrawal of US troops from Europe could also hit Italy and Spain. Only recently he had threatened Germany with it - probably out of trouble over Chancellor Merz. He attacked this again sharply.
After Germany, Donald Trump evokes this Thursday a "probable" reduction of US troops in Italy and Spain, accusing them of their lack of help and their attitude to the war in Iran.
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