Democracy Dies in DarknessSome 4,000 troops will not serve in Poland as Trump expresses anger over European refusal to support the war with Iran.May 14, 2026 at 9:44 p.m. EDT1 minute agoSoldiers of the U.S. Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment Stryker Brigade participate in NATO military exercises on May 6 near Bemowo Piskie, Poland. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images), and The Pentagon has abruptly withdrawn thousands of soldiers from a planned deployment to Poland, officials said Thursday, part of a larger troop reduction that comes as President Donald Trump has expressed anger over Europe’s refusal to aid in the war with Iran.
Pentagon abruptly cancels troop deployment to Europe amid frustrations with NATO
The Pentagon canceled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland, as the White House expresses frustration over NATO's non-participation in the Iran war.










