Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification
In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump's decision to pull out 5,000 troops.
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"the presence of American soldiers in Europe, and particularly in Germany, is in our interest and in the interest of the US"
— Boris Pistorius , Politician
"We're going to cut way down, and we're cutting a lot further than 5,000."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The greatest threat to the transatlantic community are not its external enemies, but the ongoing disintegration of our alliance."
— Donald Tusk , Politician
"Rather than withdrawing forces from the continent altogether, it is in the US interest to maintain a strong deterrent in Europe."
— Roger Wicker , Politician
Key People
NATO spokesperson discussing the shift in defenses and responsibilities within NATO.
Boris Pistorius is the German Defense Minister.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Donald Tusk is a Polish politician who has served as President of the European Council and Prime Minister of Poland.
German Chancellor.
Mike Rogers is the House Armed Services Committee Chairman.
Roger Wicker is a U.S. Senator from Mississippi.
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