Trump vows more US troop cuts after 5,000 pullout
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- Trump said on Saturday that he might pull even more U.S. military troops out of Germany, threatening additional cuts beyond the recent withdrawal.
- Pentagon was ordered by Trump to withdraw approximately 5,000 service members from Germany, a move that preceded his new threat by one day.
- Trump told reporters, “We are going to cut way down, and we’re cutting a lot further than 5,000,” underscoring a willingness to reduce the U.S. presence further.
- The Hill published the story on May 2, 2026 at 9:44 PM ET, attributing the statements to President Trump and noting the timing of the announcement.
Why it matters: The further pullout would shrink the U.S. military footprint in Germany, changing the scale of the allied force deployment and signaling a deeper shift in U.S. defense posture.
