Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as Trump escalates feud with Merz

The Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany amid escalating tensions between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran's nuclear ambitions and NATO alliances. The decision follows Trump's criticism of Merz's stance on Iran and reflects ongoing disputes over defense spending and U.S. military presence in Europe.