03.05.2026 00:04
As tensions continue between the US and NATO member countries, a striking statement came from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Speaking about the US decision to reduce its military presence in Germany, Tusk said, 'The greatest threat to the transatlantic community is not external enemies, but the ongoing dissolution of our alliance. We must do everything in our power to reverse this disastrous course.'
Tensions continue to rise between the US and NATO member countries.
“THE GREATEST DANGER IS NOT EXTERNAL ENEMIES, BUT THE ONGOING DISINTEGRATION OF OUR ALLIANCE”
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk commented on the recent tensions between the US and Germany, following the Washington administration's decision to reduce the number of troops in Germany. In a post on his social media account, Tusk said, “The greatest danger to the transatlantic community is not external enemies, but the ongoing disintegration of our alliance. We must do everything we can to reverse this disastrous course.”
TENSIONS BETWEEN THE US AND GERMANY
The tensions began when German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, two weeks ago, pointed to a deadlock in negotiation efforts and stated, “The US is being humiliated by the Iranian regime.” This was followed by US President Donald Trump responding, “Merz doesn't know what he's talking about.” Despite Merz's attempts to de-escalate, the Trump administration did not back down and announced it would withdraw a portion of its troops from Germany, delivering a sharp response. The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced it would withdraw 5,000 of its troops from Germany within 6 to 12 months. According to data from the German Defense Ministry, the number of US troops stationed in Germany is approximately 39,000.
TRUMP HAD SAID HE MIGHT CONSIDER WITHDRAWING TROOPS FROM SPAIN AND ITALY
US President Donald Trump, while answering questions from the press yesterday, was asked whether he would consider withdrawing troops from Spain and Italy as well. In his response, Trump referred to the reactions from allied countries to the US request for support for its military presence in the Strait of Hormuz, saying, “Yes, probably. Why wouldn't I? Italy hasn't helped us at all. Spain was terrible, absolutely terrible. You know NATO; it's not just that they're bad.”