In his entry on the fact Social platform, he stated that the US is considering limiting the quota and will shortly decide on further steps.
The United States is analysing and considering a possible simplification in the number of troops in Germany, and the decision will be made soon. – Trump wrote.
However, the presidential administration did not uncover any details.
In fresh days Trump has repeatedly criticised German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He responded peculiarly harshly to his message in which Merz suggested that tensions between the United States and Iran may be prolonged. At the same time, he stressed that Iran proved to be more resilient than previously assumed, and that U.S. negotiations did not look coherent or convincing.
Trump responded that Iran's possession of atomic weapons would make the planet a hostage, and his own actions towards this country are something that should have been taken long ago by another leaders. He besides added that German problems – both economical and another – are not surprising.
At the beginning of the week, Merz besides referred to the US's way of acting, assessing that the Americans do not have a clearly defined strategy towards Iran and suggesting that negotiations fall poorly against the Iranian side.
German troops in Europe
Trump's critical statements to Germany were much earlier. He repeatedly accused Berlin of failing to full meet its financial obligations to NATO. Already in 2020, he announced a simplification in the U.S. military presence in Germany by 9,500 soldiers, explaining this with besides low defence expenses of the country. At that time, any of the forces were considered to be transferred to Poland, but this plan was yet not implemented.
At present, Germany has between 35 and 37 000 American soldiers and a full of more than 68 000 in Europe. The possible simplification of this presence could importantly affect both the safety of the region and Germany's position in NATO structures.
In Germany, there is besides the command of US forces liable for Europe and Africa, and Ramstein Air Base is simply a key logistical function in United States military operations.
Trump besides repeatedly pointed out that although the United States supported its allies, this support was not always mutual.
