Trump Threatens Germany Troop Cut

0:00It's April 29th. This is Canada News today, driven by AI. President Trump just dropped a bombshell threat against Germany, a key NATO ally, saying he's reviewing a cut to U.S. troop station there. This comes amid a heated feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the ongoing U.S. Israel war against Iran, now two months in. Earlier this week, Merz slammed the U.S. for getting humiliated by Iranian leaders and lacking a clear strategy. Trump fired back on social media, blasting NATO for not jumping in to help with the fight, just like he did during his first term when he pulled. Troops over low German defense spending. Germany hosts massive U.S. bases by the European command headquarters, Ramstein Air Base, and the biggest American hospital overseas at Lansdol. Merz has voiced worries about the war's fallout, including the Strait of Hormuz shutdown hammering Europe's economy. Back in March, right after the bombing started, Merz met Trump at the White House, pushing

1:00for a post-Iran government plan and stressing Germany's readiness to team up. He insists talks with the administration are still solid. Tensions are simmering as Trump weighs his next move on those troops, with eyes on how this NATO rift plays out in the Iran conflict.