Trump vows deeper Germany troop cuts as his own party revolts

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Top Republicans broke with President Trump over his plan to deepen U.S. troop cuts in Germany, warning it emboldens Putin. Trump, meanwhile, hinted that strikes...

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Steve Scalise Featured
@stevescalise
May 2, 2026

The top Democrat on Homeland Security is already talking about ANOTHER DHS shutdown—right after Republicans voted to end their 10-week shutdown. DHS paychecks—like those for TSA agents—held hostage. American safety used as leverage. All to block border security. RIDICULOUS. https://t.co/ePZnGHBYwj

Rep. Bennie G. Thompson Featured
@benniegthompson
May 4, 2026

When disaster strikes, Americans should not pay the price for an administration that refuses to take its responsibilities seriously. FEMA and the American people deserve better than Trump’s political lackeys. https://t.co/PtCPwEbnj7

Elephant Signal 🐘🇺🇸
@elephantsignal
May 4, 2026

🔥President Trump says 🎤: the US will be withdrawing "A LOT" more troops from Germany than the 5,000 announced before" Bring our troops home! We don't need NATO — NATO needs US! "We're going to cut WAY down and we're cutting a lot further than 5,000" 🇺🇸 What's your response https://t.co/V9H3iLZKlA

Defense Intelligence
@di313_
May 4, 2026

‼️ 🇺🇸🇪🇸🇮🇹After Germany, President Donald Trump is now considering pulling US troops out of Spain and Italy as well. https://t.co/KdfOOJrOqb

Elizabeth
@elizabethfornv
May 4, 2026

@ericmmatheny The Republican base is exhausted from watching elected Republicans fight President Trump harder than they fight Democrats.

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