politics
May 3, 2026
Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany
The withdrawal is to be completed over the next six to twelve months, Assistant to the US Secretary of War for Public Affairs Sean Parnell said
TL;DR
- Approximately 5,000 US troops will be withdrawn from Germany.
- The withdrawal is expected to be completed within six to twelve months.
- The decision was made after a review of the Department's force posture in Europe.
- President Trump had previously indicated a potential reduction of US troops in Germany, Italy, and Spain.
- The statement followed criticism by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Washington's military campaign against Iran.
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