Trump Pulling 5,000 US Troops From Germany In Punitive Move Amid Merz Spat
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Source: Zero Hedge
Published: 2026-05-02 08:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Property, Europe, Military & Defence, Germany, International Orgs, US Politics, War & Conflict
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In a huge late in the day Friday development, the Trump administration plans to pull some 5,000 troops from NATO member Germany, CBS is reporting. Citing senior defense officials, the Pentagon expects the troop draw down will happen over a six to twelve month period, Reuters has also separately reported, in what clearly appears a punitive measure aimed at Berlin by the Trump White House.
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