Published May 19, 2026, 1:11 PM EDT
Trump's announcement blindsided NATO and came despite U.S. promises to coordinate military moves with its allies and avoid creating security gaps.
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By Lorne Cook
Published May 19, 2026, 1:11 PM EDT
Trump's announcement blindsided NATO and came despite U.S. promises to coordinate military moves with its allies and avoid creating security gaps.
Published May 19, 2026, 1:11 PM EDT
Trump's announcement blindsided NATO and came despite U.S. promises to coordinate military moves with its allies and avoid creating security gaps.
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By Lorne Cook
Published May 19, 2026, 1:11 PM EDT

NATO’s top military officer says he doesn’t expect any more drawdowns of American troops from Europe — at least not anytime soon…

The remarks by U.S. Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich follow Trump's surprise announcement of the move early this month.

BRUSSELS — NATO’s top military officer said Tuesday that he does not expect any more drawdowns of American troops from Europe —…

The Pentagon has informed its European allies of the upcoming withdrawal of about 200 American personnel from specific structures…

BRUSSELS: The US will pull more troops from Europe but the process will stretch over years to give allies time to develop…

Allies should expect a "redeployment of US forces over time," NATO’s top commander said, as European countries build up their own…