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U.S. Troop Pullout Plans in Europe | Dayton News
The Trump administration is eyeing a major troop drawdown from Europe as Defense Secretary Mark Esper prepares a November report outlining potential reductions—sparking alarm among NATO allies already frustrated by U.S. demands for greater financial and military contributions. With President Trump pushing allies to shoulder more defense burdens and even blocking U.S. warplanes from operating in their airspace, the Pentagon is shifting toward a model where partners take the lead, while also reviewing broader cooperation in space, cyber, and intelligence. CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s recent…
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