Trump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran feud
President Donald Trump is considering reducing the number of U.S. troops stationed in Germany amid escalating tensions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the ongoing U.S.-led war against Iran. Merz had criticized the U.S. strategy in the conflict, calling it ineffective and warning of economic consequences, particularly due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The potential troop reduction echoes Trump's previous efforts during his first term to withdraw forces from Germany over NATO defense spending disputes.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTrump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran feudPresident Donald Trump is leveling a new threat against NATO ally Germany by suggesting he could soon reduce the U.S. military presence thereByAAMER MADHANI Associated Press and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated PressApril 29, 2026, 7:38 PM1:24FILE - President Donald Trump meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office at the White House, March 3, 2026, in Washington.
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