Trump’s threat to pull troops from Germany risks eroding U.S. power projection

April 30, 2026

Wall Street Journal: The U.S. bases in Germany have played critical supporting roles for the American military in conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and the current war in Iran. A move to substantially reduce troop numbers in Germany could shake the foundation of a setup that has benefited the U.S. as much as it has Europe, say former military officials and analysts…