Trump was asked during a conversation with reporters in the Oval Office whether he planned to reduce U.S. forces in Europe. — No, I have great relations with Europe, Trump replied, adding that since he came to power, the US armed forces have recorded recruitment records.
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In a similar way, the president responded to a question about the National Defense Strategy published by the Pentagon, which announced a reduction in US support for the defense of Europe.
— I get along very well with Europe. I increased them (defense spending) from 2 to 5 percent. They give us a lot of this money, we have the best military equipment, we sell it to NATO, Trump said. However, he warned that “Europe must be careful because there are those who say that Europe is no longer recognizable.” He added that there are two reasons: migration and the focus on renewable energy.
Previously, the US limited the number of troops in Romania
Trump's words are yet another announcement that he will leave the number of US troops on the continent at its current level, despite the announcement of reducing American involvement in Europe, among others. by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth or Secretary of State Mark Rubio. Movements in this direction are also indicated by the National Security Strategy published by the White House and the Pentagon's National Defense Strategy. Despite Trump's words, in October the American infantry brigade stationed there on a rotational basis was withdrawn from Romania.
This movement was criticized, among others, by: by Republicans in Congress. In December, Congress passed a defense spending plan that included provisions making it difficult for the Pentagon to radically reduce troops in Europe.
