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Trump’s back-and-forth on troops in Europe potentially cost millions, US officials say
President Donald Trump’s conflicting orders regarding troop levels in Europe have caused disruptions for military personnel and potentially cost millions, with U.S. Transportation Command reporting a $32 million expense for equipment movement. NATO allies and troops were confused by the abrupt changes, including the cancellation of a deployment to Poland followed by a new order to send 5,000 troops there.
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