Merz Backs U.S.-Germany Ties Amid Troop Review

0:00On April 30, German Chancellor Friedrich Murz just doubled down on the unbreakable bond between Germany and the United States, speaking at a, military-based hours after President Donald Trump hinted at pulling back American troops stationed there. Trump posted on Truth Social that his team is reviewing a possible troop cut in Germany with a decision coming soon. Murz kept his focus on NATO's strength and that deep trans-Atlantic trust calling a close to his heart without directly addressing Trump's words or taking questions. Right now, the U.S. keeps about 68,000 active-duty troops across bases in Europe, according to the latest Defense Department numbers from December 2025. Murz also signaled Germany's ready to join a mission, reopening the straight-of-form moves once it's safe, staying in close touch with Washington amid the Iran tensions, keeping those alliances tight as ever. Still news, powered by AI, this is Global News Today.

1:00I'm Corey with The Story.