Overview
- Trump said he might shift some U.S. forces from Germany to Poland after the Pentagon’s May 1 order to withdraw 5,000 troops within six to twelve months.
- Polish President Karol Nawrocki and the defense minister said Poland is ready to host more U.S. troops, while Prime Minister Donald Tusk cautioned against trying to draw forces away from allies.
- Trump warned the Pentagon could cut the European presence by more than the 5,000 already ordered, stressing his close ties with Poland’s leadership.
- European diplomats expect further U.S. reductions or changes across the continent, including in Italy and certain exercises, according to Bloomberg’s reporting.
- NATO officials say they have not been told which units will leave Germany, and they expect congressional and practical limits to restrain any sweeping overhaul of U.S. forces.