Trump Orders Withdrawal of 5,000 Troops from Germany Amid NATO Tensions
President Trump announced the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany over the next year, with indications of further cuts to come, sparking concern among top Republicans and NATO allies about US commitment to European security.
Troop Withdrawal Decision
Two top Republican lawmakers expressed their concern Saturday about President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from NATO ally Germany. The president said Saturday that there could be more cuts to troops in Europe, telling reporters: "We're going to cut way down, and we're cutting a lot further than 5,000."
NATO Impact
Germany's defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon's decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing fears that Europe can no longer rely on Washington.