Trump says he’s open to reducing U.S. troops in Spain and Italy

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Coverage diverges in emphasis and sourcing. The Washington Examiner, a right-leaning outlet, framed the potential withdrawal as a direct response to Italy and Spain’s refusal to support “Operation Epic Fury” in Iran—a term not used by…

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Trump says he’s open to reducing U.S. troops in Spain and Italy

Trump has repeatedly quarreled with European allies for not doing enough to pay for their own defense and support the U.S. war in Iran.

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U.S. military service members participate in a NATO exercise. U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated he is considering withdrawing troops from alliance member states amid friction over the Iran war. | AFP / Getty Images / via BLOOMBERG

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