Trump Orders the Withdrawal of 5,000 Active-Duty Troops from Germany

AI Briefing

• – President Trump orders withdrawal of 5,000 active-duty troops from Germany amid diplomatic spat with Chancellor Merz.
• – The move is seen as a response to Chancellor Merz's criticism of the US handling of the Iran crisis.
• – The decision is likely to cause tension in the already strained transatlantic relationship between the US and Germany.