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Hegseth orders withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany
2 May 2026 at 06:57

Hegseth orders withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany

Politico | Defense

By: By Aaron Pellish and Paul McLeary

2 May 2026 at 06:57

The drawdown, which comes after the country’s leader sparred with President Donald Trump over the Iran war, leaves about 33,000 troops there.

Members of the U.S. Army 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, participate in the "Combined Resolve" military exercise at the U.S. Army 7th Army Training Command Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, on April 30, 2026.