Pentagon Announces 5,000-Troop Withdrawal from Germany Over Dispute with Chancellor Merz
The Trump administration confirmed plans to pull approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany over six to twelve months, escalating tensions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the administration's Iran war strategy.
Troop Withdrawal Announcement
The US plans to pull about 5,000 troops out of Germany over next six to 12 months amid feud with European allies. The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran.
Scale of Military Presence
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Strategic Context
The USS Gerald R Ford left the Middle East after taking part in operations against Iran, and two other aircraft carriers – the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS George HW Bush – are among 20 US ships still in the region.