Trump’s US troop removal from Germany rebuked by Republicans, NatoTwo US lawmakers said the move ‘risks undermining deterrence and sending the wrong signal’ to Russia’s Putin3-MIN READ3-MIN0Published: 1:13pm, 3 May 2026A new US drawdown of roughly 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year prompted strong questions from both Nato allies and Republicans in Congress.A Nato spokesperson said the defence alliance is looking for details on the US effort, which was announced on Friday, adding that Washington’s move underscores the need for Europe to continue to invest more in its own defence.The alliance remains confident of its ability to provide for deterrence and defence as a shift towards a stronger Europe in a stronger Nato continues, the spokesperson said. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Saturday the transatlantic alliance risks disintegrating and called on all members to reverse “this disastrous trend”.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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Trump’s US troop removal from Germany rebuked by Republicans, Nato
The United States announced a drawdown of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year, a decision that has drawn criticism from both NATO allies and Republican lawmakers. A NATO spokesperson stated the alliance is seeking further details and emphasized the need for Europe to increase its defense spending.
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The United States announced a drawdown of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year, a decision that has drawn criticism from both NATO allies and Republican lawmakers. A NATO spokesperson stated the alliance is seeking further details and emphasized the need for Europe to increase its defense spending. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that the transatlantic alliance risks disintegration and urged members to reverse this trend. Two US lawmakers expressed concern that the troop removal could undermine deterrence and send an unfavorable signal to Russia. The announcement was made on Friday, with the troop reduction expected to occur over the following year.
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The US plans a drawdown of roughly 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year.
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Washington’s move underscores the need for Europe to continue to invest more in its own defence.
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The troop removal risks undermining deterrence and sending the wrong signal to Russia’s Putin.
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The transatlantic alliance risks disintegrating due to current trends.
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