Did Trump just start a war with Europe?! The feared has been confirmed
The Pentagon has announced the withdrawal of 5,000 American soldiers from Germany
TL;DR
- US President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw American troops.
- The threat followed comments by German Chancellor Friedrich Merc regarding Iran's perceived "humiliation" of the US.
- Merc suggested the US had not adequately considered an exit strategy from the war.
- Trump criticized Merc's leadership and his country's involvement in US efforts against the Iranian nuclear threat.
- Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated the withdrawal is expected to be completed in the next six to twelve months.
- Over half of the US active military personnel stationed in Europe are in Germany.