After Germany, Poland: Trump Punishes His European Allies One by One
Author: Francis NoudePublished on: May 15, 2026Country: United States
Politics

The Pentagon canceled the deployment of 4,200 American soldiers to Poland, two weeks after withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, bringing the U.S. military presence in Europe back to pre-Ukraine war levels. This decision follows tensions between Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding Iran. American senators expressed concerns, requesting explanations for this troop reduction, which could total 5,000 soldiers.
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