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Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
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U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6 to12 months
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran. Trump had threatened to withdraw some troops from the NATO ally earlier this week after Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the U.S. was being "humiliated" by the Iranian leadership and criticized Washington's lack of strategy in the war. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement that the "decision follows a thorough review of the Department's force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground." READ MORE: U.S. 'is being humiliated' by the Iranian leadership, Germany's Merz says Germany hosts several U.S. military facilities, including the headquarters of its European and Africa commands, Ramstein Air Base and a medical center in Landstuhl, where casualties from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were treated. U.S. nuclear missiles are also stationed in the country. The number of troops leaving Germany would be 14% of the 36,000 American service members stationed there. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius called it "foreseeable" that the U.S. would withdraw
Washington to pull some 5,000 US troops from Germany as rift over Iran war widens
NATO said on Saturday it was working with the United States to understand Washington's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the US-Israeli war against Iran. The Pentagon's announcement of the troop withdrawal follows a spat between US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said on Monday Iran was "humiliating" Washington at the negotiating table. Trump fired back by saying that Merz "doesn't know what he's talking about". It also came as Trump announced that tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union will increase to 25 percent next week over accusations that the bloc did not comply with a trade deal signed last summer. US troop withdrawal from Germany would be 'foolish', expert says To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. © France 24 09:55 Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said on Friday the withdrawal of around 5,000 troops from Germany was expected "to be completed over the next six to twelve months". "This
Map reveals US military bases in Germany as Trump pulls 5,000 troops
Newsweek has mapped U.S. military installations across Germany, after a plan from the Trump administration to withdraw roughly 5,000 personnel was announced, amid tensions over the Iran war.A statement from the Pentagon obtained by Newsweek said about 5,000 personnel would be pulled from bases in Germany due to the country’s lack of support for the U.S. war in Iran and "follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground. We expect the withdrawal to be completed over the next six to twelve months."German Federal Minister of Defense, Boris Pistorius, told Newsweek that the "presence of American troops in Europe, particularly in Germany, serves the interests of both the U.S. and ourselves", citing collaboration in Ramstein, Grafenwöhr, Frankfurt. Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, had previously raised concerns about the administration’s approach to Iran and ongoing negotiations related to the Strait of Hormuz. Trump indicated he could cut American troops in Germany in response. Merz downplayed tensions on Wednesday, saying his relationship with Trump was "as good as ever."...US Army Installations in GermanyAs of December 31, the U.S. Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) reported 36,436 active‑duty U.S. service
NATO assessing details of US troop withdrawal from Germany
The US says it plans to pull about 5,000 troops out of Germany over the next six to 12 months as feud with European allies over Iran war escalates.NATO says it is assessing the details of the United States’s decision to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, a key partner in the Western security alliance, amid tensions over the war on Iran.In a statement on Saturday, NATO spokesperson Allison Hart said the bloc is “working with the US to understand the details of their decision on force posture in Germany”, a process the US Pentagon estimates will unfold over the next six to 12 months.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Trump’s threat: Why cutting US troops in Europe won’t be easylist 2 of 4US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany over Iran war spatlist 3 of 4Trump slams Germany’s Merz again as rift over Iran war widenslist 4 of 4Five charts that show the rise of global militarisationend of listThe planned drawdown comes as US President Donald Trump feuds with European allies for not doing more to assist in the US-Israel war against Iran. He has voiced particular ire at Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who recently said the
Trump news at a glance: US troops to be pulled from Germany as president’s feud with Nato allies intensifies
It appears Donald Trump is following through on his threats to reduce US military presence in Europe.The Pentagon announced on Friday that 5,000 troops will be withdrawn from Germany over the next six to 12 months.The president’s move to reduce the number of personnel deployed in Germany came after the country’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said the US was being “humiliated” by Iran.A senior Pentagon official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said recent German rhetoric had been “inappropriate and unhelpful”. Trump has also threatened Italy and Spain for not helping to reopen the strait of Hormuz.The pending withdrawal comes amid a widening rift between the US and Nato allies over the war in Iran. Germany is the US military’s biggest basing location in Europe, with about 35,000 active-duty military personnel, and serves as a key training hub.US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany after Merz says US ‘humiliated’ by IranIt is unclear how much support Trump would have for a significant drawdown. Since the end of the cold war, US bases in Europe have become key forward-staging sites and logistical hubs for US military operations, launching and supporting wars including in Iraq, Afghanistan and, most recently, Iran.Read the full storyVideo shows moment
US will withdraw 5K troops from Germany, Pentagon says
Updated May 1, 2026, 9:06 p.m. ETPentagon officials have decided to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, a major logistical hub for American troop movements around the world, including the Middle East.The move comes in response to "theater requirements and conditions on the ground," Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement.But the drawdown announcement lands amid the White House’s growing rift with European allies and Germany in particular. The country’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, earlier this week said Iran had "humiliated" the United States over the course of the war. After the remarks, President Donald Trump on April 29 said in a statement that the United States was studying a "reduction of Troops in Germany.""The Secretary of War has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany," said Parnell, referring to Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. "This decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground."Parnell said the withdrawal will happen over the course of six to 12 months.Germany has served as a hub for U.S. troop movements around the globe for decades and American soldiers have been stationed in the country dating back to
Trump Pulls Troops From Europe And Sends ‘Allies’ Blunt Message: It’s A Two-Way Street
President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, scaling back America’s military presence in Europe to levels seen before Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.“The Secretary of War has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany,” Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said. “This decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground. We expect the withdrawal to be completed over the next six to twelve months.”The move comes after months of criticism from Trump, who has accused NATO allies of failing to support U.S. operations against the Iranian regime and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which he says Europe relies on more heavily.Trump has described the 32-member NATO alliance as a “paper tiger” and a “one-way street.”He has also been in a public feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, accusing him of downplaying the threat posed by Iran and warning that such positions could have serious global consequences.“The Chancellor of Germany… thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about!” Trump posted on social media on Tuesday, adding
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is ordering the withdrawal of about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, the Pentagon announced Friday. The withdrawal of these troops is expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months."This decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground," Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement.Popular ReadsThere are 38,000 U.S. troops in Germany.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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