Pentagon Plans Troop Reduction In Germany Amid Displeasure with NATO

He has also raised the possibility of scaling back U.S. commitments to the alliance, at times describing NATO as ineffective. However, a 2023 law requires congressional approval for any formal withdrawal from the alliance.

He has also raised the possibility of scaling back U.S

The troop reduction plan echoes a proposal from Trump’s first term, when he sought to remove thousands of troops from Germany. That plan was later reversed under former President Joe Biden.