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NATO, top Republicans question U.S. troop withdrawal from Germany

NATO says it is coordinating with Washington to clarify the plan to pull troops as critics, including top Republicans, voice concern.

Published May 2, 2026, 3:54 PM EDT | WFMZZ

NATO said Saturday it is working with the United States to understand Washington's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. The announcement has prompted questions from top Republicans and comes as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the Middle East war.