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61 days ago

US president’s latest outburst comes a day after he suggested a ‘possible reduction’ in US troops in Germany

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The American president seems to be seething over criticism that the U.S. has been "humiliated" in Iran, and is threatening to pull Washington's forces out of Germany.
Berlin says 'prepared' for fewer US troops, as Trump says German chancellor should focus on European affairs, not Iran.
The president also threatened to reduce U.S. troops in Germany this week.
German chancellor emphasizes “deep transatlantic partnership” even as Trump floats cutting U.S. troops in Germany.

US president’s statement follows comments by German chancellor that the US was being ‘humiliated’ in conflict

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to Trump’s comments after…

His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.
Trump's threat comes after Merz earlier this week said that Washington was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership, criticising the US lack of strategy in the war.

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