Trump Reportedly Considers Retaliating Against German Leader Merz Over Criticism
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President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering retaliation against German politician Friedrich Merz following criticism, with potential withdrawal of American troops from Germany being discussed as a possible response. The American military presence in Germany dates back to the World War II period, when U.S. forces were first stationed in the country following Germany's defeat in 1945. Any significant reduction in the approximately 35,000 American troops currently stationed in Germany would represent a major shift in transatlantic security arrangements and could affect NATO's defense posture in Europe.