Trump says 'probably' when asked if he might pull US troops out of Italy, Spain
President Donald Trump said 'probably' when asked if he would consider withdrawing U.S. troops from Italy and Spain, citing their lack of support for U.S. military actions in Iran. This follows his announcement that the U.S. is reviewing troop levels in Germany and comes amid broader tensions with NATO allies. Trump has criticized NATO members for not assisting in opening the Strait of Hormuz and has threatened punitive measures, including possible suspension of allies.
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Trump says 'probably' when asked if he might pull US troops out of Italy, SpainSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS/File PhotoPublished May 01, 2026, 04:28 AMUpdated May 01, 2026, 04:33 AMListenWASHINGTON, April 30 - President Donald Trump on Thursday said "probably" when asked whether he would consider pulling U.S.
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