Trump Sending 5,000 More US Troops to Poland

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump is sending an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, a week after the Pentagon cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the country.

Trump said the decision is based on the US's relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, whom he backed during presidential elections last year. He did not provide further details on whether the additional troops are part of the previous planned deployment or a different operation.

The White House has signalled in recent weeks that it intends to reduce its overall troop levels in Europe as part of its "America First" agenda. Earlier this month, the US also announced it will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany after a row between Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran. Trump previously criticized Merz over his suggestion that the US has been "humiliated" by Iranian negotiators. He was also critical of NATO allies for their unwillingness to join the US in pressuring Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

It is unclear whether the additional troops for Poland are part of those withdrawing from Germany or a separate group.

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