US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
The US Department of Defense plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as a result of disagreements with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The decision comes after President Donald Trump criticized Merz, who suggested the US had been "humiliated" by Iranian negotiators. This move follows a review of the department's force posture in Europe and is expected to be completed over the next six to twelve months.
2 MAY 2026
— The Guardian
NATO is investigating the details of the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, a move ordered by Donald Trump.
3 MAY 2026
— BBC
Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
— The Guardian
Trump announced plans to withdraw additional US troops from Germany, exceeding the initial troop reduction of 5,000 soldiers.
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