Trump says decision on cutting U.S. troops in Germany will come 'over the next short period of time'

Chris Raftis (Gargos)103

This guy does realize they are not there for Germany's protection, right? Right?

TheSnarkTank50

Wtf is “the next short period of time”? I know, I know. Two weeks.

DoreenG36

Apparently someone told him to stop saying “in 2 weeks.”

Chris Fredda 🩷💜💙25

He thinks this is a threat to Germany and not a thing we were doing solely for our benefit. It’s like getting mad at your parents for criticizing you by threatening to remove all the old concert shirts you’ve been storing in their attic.

standtall22.bsky.social20

The EU comes out of this a powerhouse if Ukraine can buy them enough time to arm up. The EU wants and needs dominance. If this stupidity continues we get kicked out of NATO, off EU bases and Canada reps NA without us and keeps the name. All in one term. Now that’s how you BK a country like a casino!

Spotts1701, Fighting The Good Fight20

Yeah, let’s eliminate our presence in Germany while fighting in the Middle East. Because nothing could possibly happen in that scenario…

flyflicker.bsky.social17

I lived in 3 European countries for several years, and visited others. I never met a single person who wanted US bases in their country. Not one. But thousands of wounded US military members who had to be evacuated from Iraq/Afghanistan appreciated the Landstuhl military hospital in Germany ...

Ira 'Bluebeard Homer' Goldman14

"over the next short period of time" So, two weeks?

T-Fish🇨🇦🍁14

This thin skinned bitch is gonna continue to put American lives at risk because he hates it when people defy him. He hates being called a loser and made fun of. This is when he lashes out.

₣Ꮛ𝕃ᒪЇ✘Ꮛ🪕12

I guess Hagueseth forgot to update him that Germany is remilitarizing and would love some already improved military real estate, so go ahead and GTFO

David Stone11

In Germany, Trump is often referred to as a "putz." I don't speak German, so I'm not sure what it means.

Alan R Adair8

I never know what attention to this matter he is thanking me for. There is nothing I can really do to affect any outcomes. But sure. You're welcome.

The DILETTANTE8

No Trump is again doing Putin’s bidding

enrich128

"The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Donald Trump in America, with a determination to be made over the next election cycle. Thank you for your attention to this matter! American Patriot "

Anthony England8

Is he mad at the UK again yet -- it'll only take a few days for the king factor to wear off

ms_intexas8

Germany : don’t threaten us with a good time weirdo.

Mike Bloom7

Until he forgets about this like he did Greenland

thunder10087

Guess he's gonna gather his marbles and go home. 🙄

needmoresleep19.bsky.social7

Most of Europe happy to see them gone.

Ody7

No one cares. Signed, Everyone

Hagen Patrick6

The United States needs to be studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Trumps in the White House.

Notta Fan6

They are already heading towards being more independently militarily, why not speed along the further diminishment of your influence in Europe. US arms industry going to be even more insanely expensive when only the US as customer.

Dr. Omed6

Chancellor Merz: "Don't. Stop. Come back."

gracelesslady76.bsky.social5

I know a lot of current and former US military who were stationed in Germany and it was one of their favorite spots to be assigned to.

Kurt Weldon4

What's German for "Don't threaten me with a good time"?

thanklessjob.bsky.social4

Germany offered to support American troops until Congress finally had a bowel movement. nypost.com/2025/10/22/u...

rad uncle4

I bet there's a German word for "when the trash takes itself out"

Joshua V. Saguaro4

Everything he says and does diminishes the United States. It will take generations to rebuild all Republicans are letting him destroy.

Liberal Donald J. Trump4

HE’S THREATENING OUR ALLIES AGAIN—Germany, NATO, stability—like a bored landlord kicking tenants to “send a message.” This isn’t strategy, it’s ego tantrum diplomacy. You don’t weaken Europe because you got your feelings bruised by Merz. Reckless. Chaotic. Unsurprising. Sad!

needmoresleep19.bsky.social4

Russia playing the U.S.administration like a fiddle.... U.S. bases in Europe give America forward projection.... Nobody in Europe thinks America offers anything anymore...... Bye....it was good while it lasted. It's not us....it's you who changed.😐

Cheryl Wilson3

wild how he signs his own posts like he's sending a certified letter to a country lol. but genuinely -- do you think Merz is actually rattled by this, or is Europe just... done being intimidated at this point?

terminator2030.bsky.social3

Germany will be more than happy for those troops to fuck off right now...

86 47 3093

At this point Germany and all of Europe should expel Americans and stop buying all American goods.

quokkafella.bsky.social3

Is the “𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦” the new #Trump “𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘴”? 🤔

Luke Gibson3

We really have the most insecure pos to ever exist in the White House. Christ

MGG3

That ought to help the approval ratings. So many single issue voters upset about (checks notes) the number of troops currently in Germany?

Bogart Lives3

Is it just me... ... or is "thank you for your attention to this matter", is starting to grate on me a bit.

gigi-2.bsky.social3

Did him get his little feelers hurt? That’s exactly how a petulant child behaves when they don’t get their way - not how a president acts.

Anonymous aka \/\/. \/\/. 💻 🎨 📚 🖋2

What a pity! Germans hoped, he would take M...z with him.

Lisa Champney2

Sounds like a good thing for Merz. 😆😆

Ken U. Diggit2

“The next short period of time” means nothing. He loves to use words but never seems to use them correctly.

staceyq1022.bsky.social2

What a damaged petty man.

Robyn2

Germany you’re next! “I haven’t abused them yet”

Mitch Solomon16

You know what would be great punishment? Taking US troops out of our 75 year old base that all of the military uses for major overseas deployments. That'll show that mean mean German conservative.

snarkyduck.bsky.social15

Nvm that Germany is where so much lifesaving medical care happens for our military personnel injured abroad.

Marna Nightingale — ICE gets the skates.12

Threatening Germany with a good time, I see.

Anca B.12

Or tonight’s phone call with Putin was "productive".

Shai Hulud 🇺🇸 & 🇳🇬 & 🇮🇳9

He'll announce his decision in two weeks

Arkenor9

Will Germany even be upset if Trump reduces troops there?

Renee Babcock8

Over the next short period of time...

Ath3na_G 🇺🇦 📎7

So we know what to do to get the US troops out of those UK bases then ....

Colin7

But comments that Trump is being totally humiliated by Putin, draw zero response from Trump. Not at all curious.

guisbeau.bsky.social6

The EU needs to build their military and tell the US to get out.

Robert Scannell6

He never misses opportunity to show just how petty and thin skinned he is

corruption47.bsky.social5

Yes. Bring the troops home and see what happens to American defensive posture. Bye bye!!!

needmoresleep19.bsky.social5

Fine...the new combined European fighting force is about to inherit some prime real estate.

ASW5

Such an infant. Poor troops don’t know if they are coming or going.

Adam Parker4

At this point Trump’s many buttons of sensitivity are pretty well known or easily guessed, and strategically pushing them could be good fun for world leaders.

Dann3

It's that 'sting' that you recently referenced.🐝

Ingvar Tautra2

"a determination to be made over the next short period of time" I assume that to be two weeks. I really don't understand why Germany needs US soldiers in their country, what are they there for? Protection against Luxembourg? Maybe the US needs troops there for their own benefit?

Charles M. A. Thomsen2

Why did Merz say it? He knows Trump's middle name is 'Vanity'

aka Uncle Cracker2

… our straw-tailed imbecile-in-Chief makes the Austrian Corporal look reasoned

Half Baked Ideas2

Ignoring the Trump factor, it'd be good for NATO if they moved East a bit. Germany stopped being the "border" a long time ago

JohnnyRed2

Trumplethinskin can't stop whining. Merz is right, he is losing his war with Iran. Where are the Americans going to hide their seriously wounded from the US public if they pull out of Germany?

Bessie the Cow23

Our relationships with other countries are pretty much entirely defined by "does their leader treat Trump like a special boy"

Jiminy1237

He’s such a dumbass. Landstuhl is a very important US asset. Only the US loses in this “retribution.”

Emotional Support Dad5

Didn't he just have a 90 minute phone call with Putin?

rationalpear.bsky.social4

bc T thinks the US is running a protection racket, he thinks this is a threat. whereas they hold the cards. they could take away those US bases tomorrow. then, US would have almost no ability to project military power into mideast/africa. (really, they should probably do it anyway)

Tenacious Lee4

Talked to his pal Putin just today, too! Coincidence?

Kategod 🐉🧿🦑𓅛🪬3

if more countries shit talk us they get us to leave, that seems win win honestly

Hank Wilder2

Who benefits more from US troops in Germany, the US or the Germans? I think it's the Americans. Germany is an important staging area for their operations in the Middle East.

Prosecco Proletariat2

We absolutely should reduce troop numbers in Europe and around the world. If it takes Trump getting bullied into doing it, who cares?

asterisky.bsky.social2

Putin next steps list arrived

Paula (Fella) 🇺🇦💙💛3

Putin has Trump by the gonads, but poor Donald doesn’t know it. Yet he thinks he is smart enough to be an astronaut. 🤣😂🤣😂