Former US President Donald Trump reiterated his commitment to drastically reduce the number of American troops in Germany, following the Pentagon's previous announcement to withdraw 5,000 personnel. In response, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius emphasized that European nations need to take greater responsibility for their own security.

The US president doubled down on the Pentagon's announcement of plans to withdraw 5,000 troops. Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Europe must do more for its own security. Follow DW.