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The US Department of Defence plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, amid a spat between US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran.

The decision comes a day after Trump criticised Merz, who suggested the US had been "humiliated" by Iranian negotiators.

In social media posts on Thursday, Trump said Merz was "doing a terrible job" and had "problems of all kinds", including on immigration and energy. Trump has also suggested pulling US troops from Italy and Spain.

The US has a significant military presence in Germany, with more than 36,000 active duty troops assigned to bases across the country as of last December.

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[–] Enkrod@feddit.org 2 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

More! More!!

[–] Archangel1313@lemmy.ca 8 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

"Oh, yeah Germany? Well, how about we reduce our influence in your country, and see how you like them apples! Maybe now you'll do as you're told!"

What a fuckin' moron.

[–] brem@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Also, the troops being moved probably really got used to eating properly fried food.

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 3 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (2 children)

why the fuck would they do this though? they can't just be shooting themselves in the foot like that right?

[–] brem@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Agent Krasnov's entire purpose as president of the United States is to weaken the United States on the world stage.

[–] blarth@thelemmy.club 3 points 3 hours ago

How so? Trump’s goal is to empower Russia. Weakening NATO is a means to that end. He’ll always find a reason to do Putin’s bidding. Those little private phone calls he gets where nothing is recorded aren’t friendly, I would wager.

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 3 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

What a time to live in, wishing I was in Germany for a better chance at avoiding Nazis.

[–] EmmiLime@lemmy.ml 4 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Are you sure? Germany is absolutely still fascist and it has never been more apparent with their loyalty to "Israel" and Zionism. And how much they bend the rules in favour for it.

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 3 points 4 hours ago

True. But they're still better than Amerika.

[–] iByteABit@lemmy.ml -1 points 4 hours ago

Ah yes, 36,000 active troops just casually stationed in a sovereign state with no war happening, totally normal thing to be happening and not blatant imperialism. I wonder how people would be reacting to this headline if it were Russian troops instead of American