Wire›2026 05 02›Trump Troop Cuts In Europe Could Be Blocked By Congress Here S How He Might Get

The Wire/May 2, 2026

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Trump troop cuts in Europe could be blocked by Congress — here’s how he might get around it

Trump threatens to pull U.S. troops from NATO allies Germany, Italy and Spain after they resisted supporting operations tied to the Iran conflict.

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Trump troop cuts in Europe could be blocked by Congress — here’s how he might get around itTrump threatens to pull U.S. troops from NATO allies Germany, Italy and Spain after they resisted supporting operations tied to the Iran conflict.
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