Compromise defense bill offers rebuke of Trump's Germany drawdown
By Rebecca Kheel - 12/03/20 02:50 PM EST
Language aimed at constraining President Trump’s ability to withdraw thousands of U.S. troops from Germany has made it in the compromise version of the annual defense policy bill, three House aides familiar with the bill told The Hill.
“There is language that prevents reduction in the number of U.S. forces stationed in Germany below 34,500 until 120 days after the secretary of Defense submits an assessment and planning regarding the implications for allies, costs, military families, deterrence and other key issues,†one of the aides said.
The compromise bill also “expresses the sense of Congress emphasizing the value of U.S. forces in Germany and the U.S-German alliance,†the aide added.
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/528629-compromise-defense-bill-rebukes-trumps-germany-drawdown
