The Trump administration previously stated that 5,000 troops would be withdrawn from Germany and that additional reductions in Europe were expected. Trump wrote on Truth Social that the decision was based on the election of Poland’s conservative President Karol Nawrocki, whom he endorsed. Poland has faced threats from Russia, including NATO and Polish forces shooting down Russian drones that violated Polish airspace. Polish officials announced the detention of three citizens suspected of spying on NATO for Moscow and preparing sabotage and disinformation operations. The Pentagon referred Axios to the White House for comment, and White House representatives did not immediately respond. The U.S. has about 80,000 troops in Europe, including roughly 10,000 in Poland and more than 38,000 in Germany.
"The Trump administration had previously said 5,000 troops would be withdrawn from Germany and that further troop reductions in Europe were expected. Driving the news: Trump wrote on Truth Social that his decision was based on the election last year of Poland's conservative President Karol Nawrocki, whom he endorsed."
"Poland has in recent months faced threats from Russia that included NATO and Polish forces having to shoot down Russian drones that had violated the EU country's airspace. Polish officials announced this week the detention of three citizens who are suspected of spying on NATO for Moscow and preparing sabotage and disinformation operations."
"By the numbers: The U.S. has around 80,000 troops stationed in Europe at present, with about 10,000 of those being in Poland, according to a Council on Foreign Relations analysis. The largest U.S. presence is in Germany, with more than 38,000 troops."
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