US President Trump orders withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany operation

May 2, 2026 • Google News World

US President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 US troops from Germany.

According to reports, this decision comes amid a growing row between the US and Germany over comments made by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz regarding the war with Iran. The exact timing of the announcement is unclear.

Germany’s government had previously stated that it foresaw Trump’s withdrawal of US troops as part of the escalating tensions.

The move has been reported on by various news outlets, including The Wall Street Journal and CNN.

In a separate report, The New York Times suggested that Germany may have misjudged Trump’s anger over the comments made by Chancellor Scholz.

Meanwhile, The Guardian reported that the row between the US and Germany is growing.

The Washington Post also confirmed that Trump has decided to downsize the US military presence in Germany.

These reports provide an overview of the situation.

Source: Google News World