U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a charter school in The Villages, Fla., Friday, May 1, 2026.

The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran.

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