Republicans ‘concerned’ after Trump threatens to withdraw more US troops from Germany

US announced withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers last week after German chancellor said US was being ‘humiliated’ by Iran Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw more US troops from Germany after stunning European leaders and some senior members of his own party by last week announcing the withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers from Germany. The move left 30,000 US troops still in the country, according to CNN. But Trump threatened on Saturday that more cuts were coming. “We are going to cut way down, and we’...

By Sam Levine

Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next

Germany's defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon's decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing fears that Europe can no longer rely on Washington.

By Willem Marx

Trump’s US troop removal from Germany rebuked by Republicans, Nato

A new US drawdown of roughly 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year prompted strong questions from both Nato allies and Republicans in Congress. A Nato spokesperson said the defence alliance is looking for details on the US effort, which was announced on Friday, adding that Washington’s move underscores the need for Europe to continue to invest more in its own defence. The alliance remains confident of its ability to provide for deterrence and defence as a shift towards a stronger Europ...

By Bloomberg

Germany says US troop drawdown should spur Europe, but top Republicans worried - thecitizen.co.tz

Germany says US troop drawdown should spur Europe, but top Republicans worried  thecitizen.co.tz