During the press briefing in the White House, Donald Trump referred to media reports suggesting the possibility withdrawing nearly 10,000 American soldiers who are stationed in bases in Europe.
The American leader asked directly if he had plans to reduce troops in Europe that he replied that “he could do it”, adding that “it depends”.
– We pay for the army in Europe, we do not receive too much reimbursement of costs, as from South Korea. So it would be one of the things to discuss, unrelated to trade, but I think We will make it part of these conversations because it makes senseit would be nice to pack it all in one package for each country – he said.
US troops in Europe. Media with a withdrawal of 10,000 military
The plans to withdraw nearly 10,000 US soldiers from Europe were informed by the editors of NBC News, citing six American and European officials. As reported, the case is to be The subject of a detailed analysis of the US Department of Defense.
The text emphasizes that the forces in question, They are currently in Romania and Poland.
– If the Pentagon accepts this proposal, it strengthens the fears that the United States They abandon their long -time allies in Europe who perceive Russia as a growing threat – European officials say.
A spokesman for the Pentagon reacted to the reports that “the president was constantly doing Review of the arrears of troops, as well as their prioritiesto make sure America is in the first place. “