Donald Trump has suggested that the United States may withdraw its troops from Germany, Italy, and Spain, as disagreements with European allies intensify over the war in Iran.
His remarks came after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the US response to the conflict, saying Washington is being “humiliated” by Iran and lacks a coherent strategy.
Overall, the situation highlights growing strain between the United States and Europe over the war and broader foreign policy issues.
Donald Trump has suggested that the United States may reduce its troop presence in Germany, Italy, and Spain, as tensions grow with European allies over the war in Iran.
The comments followed remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said the conflict is damaging Europe’s economy and reducing economic output.
Trump responded on Truth Social, accusing Merz of misunderstanding the situation and arguing that Iran must not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.
He later said the US is reviewing its military presence in Germany and could decide on reductions soon, also criticizing Italy and Spain for their lack of support.
Reports indicate that the three countries together host around 53,000 US troops, and discussions about possible withdrawals had already been taking place within the White House.
How many troops does the US have in Europe?
As of December 2025, the United States had around 68,064 active-duty military personnel in Europe, according to data from the Pentagon’s Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC).
This shows the scale of the US military presence in Europe, which is spread across several NATO countries and supports joint operations, training, and regional security commitments.
Where are these US troops in Europe?
US forces in Europe are deployed across 31 permanent bases and 19 additional military sites, according to defence-related reporting.
These installations support training, logistics, intelligence sharing, and NATO operations, forming part of the broader US military presence alongside the roughly 68,000 active-duty personnel stationed in Europe.
US European Command (United States European Command) oversees US military operations across Europe, working closely with NATO allies.
It is structured through six service component commands: the US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, US Marine Corps, US Special Operations Forces, and the US Space Force.
Together, these components coordinate US military planning, operations, and cooperation with European partners across the region.
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