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European leaders surprised by timing of troop pullout

Filed: May 04, 2026 at 2:02 PM ET
Summary: European leaders said they were surprised by the timing of Trump’s decision to pull troops from Germany.
WHO: Jonas Gahr Støre
WHAT: Norwegian Prime Minister comments on timing of U.S. troop pullout from Germany
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 11:24 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Europe is expecting to take more charge of its own security.
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