Trump vows to cut far more than 5,000 troops from Germany amid Iran war fallout May 03, 2026 · The Washington Times AI News Desk · washingtontimes.com read more » President Trump has vowed to pull far more than 5,000 American troops from Germany, escalating a public feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and deepening rifts within his own party over U.S. military strategy in the wake of the Iran conflict. Read more »