U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that American troops
currently stationed in Germany could potentially be redeployed to
Poland, signaling growing tensions between Washington and Berlin
over foreign policy and security issues, AzerNEWS
reports.
Speaking to journalists, Trump responded to a question regarding
the possible relocation of U.S. military personnel amid
disagreements with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz by saying, “It
is possible.”
The remarks come shortly after reports emerged on May 2 that
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had ordered the withdrawal of
approximately 5,000 American troops from Germany. He said the
withdrawal was expected to be completed within the next six to 12
months. Earlier, Trump had also stated on his social media platform
Truth Social that Washington was considering reducing its military
presence in Germany due to political differences with Berlin.
One of the main points of tension between the two allies has
reportedly been Germany’s criticism of the military campaign
launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February
28.
According to reports, the dispute also influenced Washington’s
decision not to deploy a U.S. battalion equipped with Tomahawk
cruise missiles in Germany. The missiles, which have a range of up
to 2,500 kilometers, were expected to strengthen NATO’s deterrence
capabilities in Europe.
Germany has long served as the central hub of the American
military presence on the continent. According to Pentagon data,
around 68,000 U.S. military personnel were permanently stationed at
bases across Europe as of December 2025, including approximately
36,400 troops in Germany alone.