Trump threatens to withdraw US troops from Italy and Spain – Europe live
Summary
President Donald Trump said he might pull US troops out of Italy and Spain because both countries criticized the US military campaign in Iran. He also expressed frustration with their leaders for not supporting the conflict.Key Facts
- President Trump is reviewing the US military presence in Europe and may withdraw troops from Italy and Spain.
- Italy and Spain have been critical of the US campaign in Iran.
- Trump said Italy "has not been of any help" and Spain has been "horrible."
- Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni disagreed with the US war and refused US military use of a base in Sicily without approval.
- Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been openly against the US war and faced threats from Trump.
- Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz has also faced criticism from Trump over energy, migration, and the Ukraine conflict.
- Trump’s threats add to ongoing tensions between the US and some European allies.
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