Trump Announces Plan to Slash U.S. Military Presence in Germany by More Than 5,000

Photo: Global Look Press/Cpl. Jennifer Gay

President Donald Trump announced on May 2 that the United States will reduce its military contingent in Germany by more than 5,000 personnel.

During a conversation with reporters in Florida, Trump stated: “We are going to significantly reduce [the contingent], and we will reduce much more than 5,000.”