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#Trump is withdrawing 5k troops from #Germany

The #US is withdrawing 5k ​troops from Germany, the ‌#Pentagon announced Friday, in a rebuke to the close ​#NATO ally amid a ⁠widening rift between Trump & #Europe ​over the #Iran #war.

Trump had threatened a drawdown in forces ​earlier this week ​after sparring with German Chancellor Friedrich ‌#Merz, ⁠who said the Iranians were humiliating the US in talks ​to ​end ⁠the 2-month-old war.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us-withdrawing-5000-troops-germany-us-officials-say-2026-05-01/?utm_source=braze&utm_medium=notifications&utm_campaign=2025_engagement

@Nonilex
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⁠widening rift between #Trump & #Europe over #IranWar and US bases in Germany

To remove or not to remove, that is the big question, Trump and Putin want it now, that's gotta tell ya something

Trump, after a 90 min call with #Putin, is considering withdrawing all troops from #Germany. Something sinister is going on between them. It’s time for “concerned” Republicans to speak out"

#adamkinzinger Apr 29 2026

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https://xcancel.com/adamkinzinger/status/2049639012839698434

@ZhiZhu
Thx 4 orig Nonilex boost