Rubio reassures NATO allies on US troop deployments
By The BriefBrief
Marco Rubio sought to reassure NATO allies after Trump said more US troops would go to Poland.
WHO:US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
WHAT:Rubio reassured NATO allies about US decisions on troop deployments in Europe.
WHEN:May 22, 2026 at 11:18 AM ET
WHERE:Sweden
WHY:Rubio intervened after Trump said the US would send an extra 5,000 troops to Poland following earlier deployment cancellations and a pullout announcement for Germany.
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