Reports indicate that Donald Trump has surprised the country’s defense officials by suggesting the possibility of reducing US military forces in Germany.
According to sources, the issue was raised through a social media post and many Pentagon officials were informed of it for the first time.
A congressional aide said there were no prior plans to reduce forces, but the statements should be taken seriously.
This action comes as Trump has taken a harsher tone against Europe and NATO in his new presidency.
At the same time, these developments have been raised after Trump’s conversation with Vladimir Putin and amid tensions between Washington and its European allies.
