Repubblicani e democratici della Camera affermano che gli Stati Uniti devono mantenere i totali delle truppe in Europa

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican and Democratic members of the House Armed Services Committee voiced sharp bipartisan criticism Tuesday about reports the Trump administration is eyeing a reduction of U.S. forces in Europe, saying America must stick with its NATO allies.

Rep. Michael Rogers, R-Mich., the panel’s chairman, said the U.S. must not cut troop levels in Europe and added that he was opposed to any plan for the U.S. to relinquish NATO command. The U.S. historically has held the Supreme Allied Command Europe, or SACEUR, position.

“U.S. leadership in NATO is essential to ensure armed American forces, including our nuclear weapons, always remain under U.S. command,” Rogers said at the start of a hearing with Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, commander of U.S. European Command and the NATO commander.

Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, added that “the idiocy of the fact that there was any discussion” about giving up the SACEUR role “is just beyond me.”

Cavoli told the committee that he has recommended the U.S. maintain its current force totals. There have been roughly 100,000 U.S. troops in Europe in recent years, a 20,000-troop increase since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

If they won’t help defend from Russia they have no business staying. Why would we want them here if they’re not going to help? To have a logistics base for their next war in the middle east that will flood Europe with more migrants? To make us a target for retaliation when they decide to go against China?

Nah, either sit here and help or GTFO. No third option.

Finally, voices of reason. Though I doubt Trump would be willing to listen to any rational people stating sensible facts…

Too late. We don’t want them anymore. Send them to Ukraine if you want them to stay in Europe.

Meanwhile, Trump ponders bombing Mexico.

“Katherine Thompson, who is doing the job of assistant defense secretary for international affairs, repeatedly told lawmakers that there is an ongoing Pentagon review of troop totals and no decisions have been made. But, asked again two hours into the hearing whether the U.S. would give up the SACEUR job, she said, “**my definitive answer is no**.”

That’s cute, they think he cares about their opinions.

Once you take them out, you are out permanently.

You lost your presence in EU. You are not welcome to return later on a whim.