Trump did not warn allies prior to his abrupt announcement of the withdrawal of 5,000 active-duty troops from Germany. The sudden move came amid an ongoing feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, sparked by his criticism of the US' war in Iran, and Washington's strategy.
'No strategy' behind Trump's withdrawal of NATO troops from Germany, sources say
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Wed 22:14 - ANSA Top News
Trump, 'we evaluate reduction of US troops in Germany, decision soon'
Wed 22:14 - ANSA Mondo
Trump, 'we evaluate reduction of US troops in Germany, decision soon'
Wed 23:24 - Politico EU
Trump says US considering reducing troops in Germany
Thu 16:37 - Politico EU
Trump’s threat to pull troops out of Germany crashes into reality
Thu 19:33 - ANSA Top News
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Thu 19:33 - ANSA Mondo
Trump, possible reduction of troops in Italy and Spain? Probably
Thu 19:33 - ANSA Mondo
Trump, possible reduction of troops in Italy and Spain? Probably
Fri 22:00 - DW All
US to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany
Fri 22:00 - DW Top
US to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany
Sat 00:51 - NYT Europe
U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says
Sat 15:56 - NYT Europe
U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany. But Thousands Will Remain.
Sun 07:00 - DW All
Trump says cutting US troops in Germany 'a lot further'
Sun 07:00 - DW Top
Trump says cutting US troops in Germany 'a lot further'
Sun 07:24 - Politico EU
US to cut troop presence in Germany ‘a lot further than 5,000,’ Trump says
Sun 13:36 - Euronews
'No strategy' behind Trump's withdrawal of NATO troops from Germany, sources say