Trump unveils plans to cut U.S. forces in Germany amid spat over Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to cut U.S. forces in Germany, citing a spat over Iran. The U.S. currently has 36,436 troops stationed across 20 bases in Germany.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to reduce the U.S. military presence in Germany. Trump stated that the process was already underway on his Truth Social platform. The U.S. has 36,436 troops stationed at 20 bases in Germany, as of December. The announcement came after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the U.S. handling of Iran peace negotiations. The U.S. has maintained a significant military presence in Germany since the end of World War II. The troop strength in Germany has fluctuated over the years, with numbers previously cut during President Barack Obama's term.
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