President Trump has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany over the next 6-12 months, a decision stemming from tensions with Berlin regarding U.S. strategy on Iran. This move, impacting 14% of U.S. forces in Germany and key NATO facilities, has drawn criticism. Germany's Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius, acknowledged the move as 'predictable' but emphasized the mutual benefits of the U.S. military presence in Europe.