Trump floats troop pullout from Germany, stunning Pentagon
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President Trump posted that he’s considering removing U.S. troops from Germany, a shock to the Pentagon that says it has not planned any drawdown. The push would follow a broader review of U.S. troop deployments, but officials warn it’s unclear how serious the threat is and moving forces would be costly and could weaken NATO deterrence. Republicans want more strategy details before any action, while Germany remains a key U.S. ally and base for European defense.
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