NATO, Europe and troops
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The Pentagon’s decision to pull out as many as 800 troops deployed in Eastern Europe has prompted a rare, forceful pushback from congressional Republicans.
Romania's defense minister first announced the move, saying the US had briefed NATO allies. The US military called it "a positive sign of increased European capability and responsibility."
It is the first announcement of the Trump administration’s plans to scale back forces in Europe, where the U.S. has underpinned security since World War II.