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Pentagon analyzing cost of keeping troops in Germany: report - The Hill
The Department of Defense is reportedly analyzing the ongoing costs of keeping thousands of U.S. troops stationed in Germany as President Trump considers reducing forces in the region.

The Washington Post reports that Pentagon officials stressed that the audit is limited to internal research so far and does not involve any members of the military's top brass.

The analysis comes after Trump reportedly was taken aback during a White House meeting earlier this year upon learning of the size -- 35,000 troops -- of the U.S. deployment in the country.

The president has frequently complained that NATO countries, including Germany, do not contribute their fair share of defense spending to the alliance.

by Bernard (bernard) on Sun Jul 1st, 2018 at 08:16:56 PM EST
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