Trump sends 5,000 troops to Poland, stirring confusion on US presence in Europe

Mr Trump’s latest comments have stirred confusion (AP)

Fri, 22 May, 2026 - 08:05

Ben Finley and Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Donald Trump has said the US will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, stirring confusion following weeks of changing statements from the US president and his administration about reducing – not increasing – the American military footprint in Europe.

The Trump administration had said it was reducing levels in Europe by about 5,000 troops, and US officials confirmed about 4,000 service members were no longer deploying to Poland.