Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as Trump escalates feud with Merz

The Pentagon will withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, a spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital.

The redeployment comes amid President Donald Trump’s escalating feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other NATO allies after tensions over their response to the conflict involving Iran.

"The Secretary of War has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany," chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told Fox News Digital.

"This decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground.

"We expect the withdrawal to be completed over the next six to twelve months."  ---More...

The U.S. will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, roughly 7% of its total forces in the country, with the pullout expected to be completed within the next 6–12 months. The announcement comes just days after President Trump spoke with Putin and amid growing tensions with… pic.twitter.com/mg4ijCMCJw

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The U.S. will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, roughly 7% of its total forces in the country, with the pullout expected to be completed within the next 6–12 months. The announcement comes just days after President Trump spoke with Putin and amid growing tensions with Germany and Europe over the Iran war.