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Trump says US may cut troops in Germany amid Iran dispute

President Trump said the United States is considering cutting troop levels in Germany amid a dispute with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war.

Published Apr 29, 2026, 6:35 PM EDT | WFMZZ

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the United States is considering reducing the number of its troops stationed in Germany. The remark came amid a row with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war in Iran.