Trump confirms U.S. will pull almost 10,000 soldiers out of Germany
- 4 years ago
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Making it official U.S. President Donald Trump says he's pulling a sizable number of troops out of Germany,... confirming earlier reports on the move that raised concerns in Europe about U.S. commitment to the region.
Speaking to reporters on Monday, President Trump said the number of troops the U.S. stations in Germany will be drawn down to 25-thousand from 34-and-a-half thousand.
President Trump reportedly thinks Germany does not spend enough on defense as required by NATO.
This move is also drawing a lot of attention in South Korea amid the impasse in their own defense cost sharing issue, with Trump repeatedly stressing Seoul needs to pay more.
Earlier the former American ambassador to Berlin, Richard Grenell said President Trump is "very clear" in bringing troops home from countries like South Korea, Japan and other allies, stressing Americans are "tired of paying too much" for the defense of other countries.
Making it official U.S. President Donald Trump says he's pulling a sizable number of troops out of Germany,... confirming earlier reports on the move that raised concerns in Europe about U.S. commitment to the region.
Speaking to reporters on Monday, President Trump said the number of troops the U.S. stations in Germany will be drawn down to 25-thousand from 34-and-a-half thousand.
President Trump reportedly thinks Germany does not spend enough on defense as required by NATO.
This move is also drawing a lot of attention in South Korea amid the impasse in their own defense cost sharing issue, with Trump repeatedly stressing Seoul needs to pay more.
Earlier the former American ambassador to Berlin, Richard Grenell said President Trump is "very clear" in bringing troops home from countries like South Korea, Japan and other allies, stressing Americans are "tired of paying too much" for the defense of other countries.