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U.S. Army to Reduce Forces in Europe, Including 100,000 Troops, as Trump Administration Prioritizes Budget Cuts

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 03:44 PM

The U.S. Army is expected to undergo a reduction in force, particularly in Europe, as part of a strategic shift under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. This move aligns with the Trump administration's budgetary goals, which prioritize cuts to military spending and a reevaluation of troop deployments. Reports indicate that the Army's presence in Europe, which currently numbers upwards of 100,000, will likely decline sharply. Analysts suggest that while a hasty drawdown could jeopardize security, a more tailored approach to troop reductions could mitigate risks. The potential cuts have raised concerns among local leaders in Europe, particularly regarding the U.S. Navy's base in Rota, Spain, which has long been a symbol of U.S.-Spanish military cooperation. As discussions continue, the Pentagon is conducting a global force posture review to assess the implications of these changes.

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Financial Times

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US ‘paradise’ base on alert as Europe braces for Trump’s Nato cuts https://t.co/x0agj6yyLq

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⚠️ Goodbye to the Rota base: Trump's strategy with NATO endangers this military station in Spain. 📍 The base has for decades been a symbol of military cooperation between Washington and Madrid https://t.co/8aOW8OcBNf

Responsible Statecraft

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.@jekavanagh : The US army force structure is not one of Hegseth's protected priorities, and will likely be the most impacted by budget cutting and resetting of priorities. https://t.co/ww9KYl3GMc

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