Trump threatens further U.S. troop cuts after pulling 5,000 soldiers from Germany
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 21:44 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
The Hill reports that President Trump announced the withdrawal of about 5,000 U.S. service members from Germany and warned he may order additional cuts to the American military presence in the country. The statement came amid broader discussions about U.S. force restructuring overseas.
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