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Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated'
Filed: May 03, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET
Summary: Germany’s defense minister said the U.S. troop pullout was anticipated as NATO allies reacted.
WHO: Germany’s defense minister
WHAT: Germany downplayed the impact of the Pentagon’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops.
WHEN: May 02, 2026 at 8:57 PM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: None
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