Trump's troop plan faces backlash from Congress, sparks NATO fears

• Planned troop withdrawal: Donald Trump is considering reducing the number of American soldiers in Europe, a decision that could impact Poland and Romania.
• Congress opposition: An influential House Armed Services Committee opposes these plans, highlighting their potential negative impacts.
• NATO security: Reducing U.S. troops in Europe could be perceived as weakening the United States' commitment to defending its allies.

Donald Trump is considering withdrawing some American soldiers from Europe, which could affect Poland and Romania. Approximately 80,000 American soldiers are stationed in Europe, and the planned reduction would cover half of them. Reducing American forces in Europe would send a disastrous signal to Moscow, warns General Chris Cavoli, the commander of NATO forces in Europe.

The influential House Armed Services Committee, led by Chairman Michael Rogers, strongly opposes Trump's plans. The committee firmly rejects the possibility of reducing the number of American soldiers in Europe and any potential withdrawal of the U.S. from commanding NATO formations on the continent.

Maintaining American command is crucial for keeping our nuclear forces under U.S. control at all times, emphasizes Rogers. The committee fears that withdrawing troops would weaken transatlantic relations.

The reduction of American troops in Europe could be seen as weakening the U.S. commitment to defending its allies. Western intelligence services warn that if the Kremlin is freed from the burden of the war in Ukraine, it will be able to strike one of the Atlantic countries within five years. The influential House Armed Services Committee stresses that maintaining the U.S. military presence in Europe is crucial for NATO's security.