US to Withdraw Thousands of Troops From Germany Amid Trump Feud With Merz
The Pentagon announced plans to downsize the U.S. military presence in Germany by withdrawing approximately 5,000 troops following a feud between President Trump and German Chancellor Merz. While German officials view the drawdown as expected, U.S. lawmakers and defense committees have expressed deep concern over the move and its implications for NATO security. The decision underscores the growing tension between American strategic interests and European allies' reliance on U.S. military guarantees.
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