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House Democrat says Germany troop withdrawal ‘no way to run a foreign policy’

Source: The Hill May 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM (3 weeks ago) Washington House

Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) criticized the Trump administration's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, calling it poor foreign policy management. The withdrawal follows a public disagreement between President Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over U.S. handling of Iran and the Strait of Hormuz closure.

Key Points

  • Trump administration announced withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
  • Decision follows public dispute with German Chancellor Merz over Iran policy and U.S. diplomatic standing
  • Democratic lawmaker argues troop withdrawal represents mismanaged foreign policy decision