Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
The Trump administration plans to withdraw approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, signaling President Trump's frustration with European allies' limited involvement in the U.S.-Iran conflict. The move reflects broader tensions between the U.S. and NATO members, particularly Germany, over military contributions and strategic alignment. While some troops may be redeployed to the Indo-Pacific, critical medical operations at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center will remain unaffected.
- ▪The Pentagon is withdrawing about 5,000 American forces from Germany as a response to European allies' lack of direct involvement in the U.S.-Iran war.
- ▪President Trump has criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other NATO leaders for not supporting the U.S. military campaign against Iran.
- ▪Over 36,000 U.S. active-duty troops were stationed in Germany as of December, making it one of the largest U.S. military presences abroad.
- ▪The troop withdrawal will not impact medical transport operations to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, the largest U.S. hospital overseas.
- ▪Trump previously attempted a similar troop drawdown from Germany during his first term, but it was reversed by President Biden.
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Politics Trump administration to cut 5,000 troops from Germany By Jennifer Jacobs Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Jennifer Jacobs Updated on: May 1, 2026 / 5:21 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Pentagon is planning to withdraw about 5,000 American forces from Germany, senior defense officials said Friday.The officials characterized the move as a signal of President Trump's discontent with the level of assistance that European allies have offered in the U.S.-Iran war. Mr. Trump has publicly criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the leaders of other NATO member states for not getting directly involved in the U.S.'s military campaign against Iran.The U.S.
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