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News · 30 April 2026

Trump Threatens to Cut US Troops in Germany After Merz Row

Trump Threatens to Cut US Troops in Germany After Merz Row

President Trump announced on Truth Social that the US is reviewing a possible reduction of troops in Germany, with a decision due within a short period. The move follows a public feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said the US has no convincing strategy in Iran and that America is being humiliated by Iranian leadership during ceasefire negotiations.

Reported by The Independent · How we write briefs

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