Trump vows deeper Germany troop cuts as his own party revolts
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Top Republicans broke with President Trump over his plan to deepen U.S. troop cuts in Germany, warning it emboldens Putin. Trump, meanwhile, hinted that strikes...
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The top Democrat on Homeland Security is already talking about ANOTHER DHS shutdown—right after Republicans voted to end their 10-week shutdown.
— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) May 2, 2026
DHS paychecks—like those for TSA agents—held hostage. American safety used as leverage.
All to block border security. RIDICULOUS. pic.twitter.com/ePZnGHBYwj
When disaster strikes, Americans should not pay the price for an administration that refuses to take its responsibilities seriously.
— Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (@BennieGThompson) May 4, 2026
FEMA and the American people deserve better than Trump’s political lackeys.https://t.co/PtCPwEbnj7
🔥President Trump says 🎤: the US will be withdrawing "A LOT" more troops from Germany than the 5,000 announced before"
— Elephant Signal 🐘🇺🇸 (@ElephantSignal) May 4, 2026
Bring our troops home! We don't need NATO — NATO needs US!
"We're going to cut WAY down and we're cutting a lot further than 5,000" 🇺🇸
What's your response… pic.twitter.com/V9H3iLZKlA
Trump: The US will withdraw "much more" than 5,000 troops from Germany
— Sprinter Press Agency (@SprinterPress) May 5, 2026
US President Donald Trump said that the withdrawal of American troops from Germany will be much greater than what the Pentagon indicated just a few days ago.
Trump's latest comments escalate the dispute with… pic.twitter.com/SOh7DXqHBz
‼️ 🇺🇸🇪🇸🇮🇹After Germany, President Donald Trump is now considering pulling US troops out of Spain and Italy as well. pic.twitter.com/KdfOOJrOqb
— Defense Intelligence (@DI313_) May 4, 2026