US to cut 5,000 troops from Germany amid Trump feud with Merz
The United States announced it will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, reducing its military presence from approximately 36,000. The decision follows escalating tensions between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over comments Merz made about U.S. negotiations with Iran. The Pentagon stated the drawdown aligns with updated force posture requirements in Europe and will be completed within 6 to 12 months.
- ▪The U.S. plans to withdraw 5,000 of the roughly 36,000 troops stationed in Germany.
- ▪The withdrawal follows German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's remarks criticizing U.S. diplomacy with Iran.
- ▪President Trump responded to Merz by accusing him of interfering and called Germany 'broken' on immigration and energy.
- ▪Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the troop reduction reflects updated strategic requirements in Europe.
- ▪Trump also suggested he might reduce troop levels in Italy and Spain, criticizing both countries for lack of support.
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the United States would withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid President Donald Trump’s feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Trump had previously threatened to punish NATO allies who refused to assist the U.S. in its war with Iran, and Germany became a natural first candidate after Merz publicly claimed that Iran was “humiliating” the U.S. After several pointed remarks against Merz, Hegseth announced the withdrawal of 5,000 of the roughly 36,000 U.S. troops from Germany. Recommended Stories US Navy destroyer, USS Higgins, lost power and propulsion after electrical fire Trump nominates Lt. Gen.
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