President Donald Trump said “yeah, I probably will,” when asked whether he would consider pulling U.S. troops from Italy and Spain. “Why shouldn't I? Italy has not been of any help to us and Spain has been horrible. Absolutely horrible,” he replied, doubling down on his argument that NATO allies have not supported the U.S. during the Iran war. “We helped them [Europe] with Ukraine… but when we needed them, they were not there. We have to remember that.” As of December 2025, there were 12,662 U.S. active-duty personnel stationed in Italy and 3,814 in Spain, according to data from the U.S. Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). While Spain has yet to respond to Trump mulling over the troops, Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has pushed back. “I wouldn't understand the reasons behind it. As is clear to anyone, we haven't used the Strait of Hormuz. And we've even offered to carry out a mission to protect shipping—a gesture that, incidentally, was greatly appreciated by the U.S. military,” he told Italian ANSA news agency.
31 Comments
grte@lemmy.ca · 90 pts · 110d
Those bases are for the benefit of American empire and force projection, not the benefit of Spain and Italy. Or in other words, don't let the door hit your ass on the way out.
nova_ad_vitum@lemmy.ca · 19 pts · 109d
Which is why he won't do this. One of his sycophants will explain at a 5th grade level that those bases benefit the US and Trump will forget about this.
Xanthobilly@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 109d
Which is WHY HE WILL DO IT. It’s all to the benefit of Russia (and China). Every action he has taken makes sense through the lens of dismantling America. The rift is just an excuse to do Putin’s bidding.
unmagical@lemmy.ml · 38 pts · 110d
Fucking do it then they'll be more protected from retaliatory forces as they won't be targets anymore.
TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca · 21 pts · 110d
This. Hosting US forces is now a liability to the host country.
sickday@fedia.io · 29 pts · 109d
don't threaten them with a good time lol
stoly@lemmy.world · 26 pts · 109d
I mean I think most people in those countries would appreciate that move.
ChairmanMeow@programming.dev · 6 pts · 109d
The bases bring economic activity with them though. So not necessarily.
stoly@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 109d
And more crime
Insekticus@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 109d
And their crimes aren't worth the "economic" gains, and entitled, elitist American scum walking around.
If they haven't left the military yet, they're complicit in their dictator's actions and are enemies of the old alliances. I have no faith in the protection of American soldiers and fear their ignorance and hate.
stoly@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 109d
It’s not that people are evil, it’s that they are broken and lack imagination. They are too busy getting revenge for how much their lives suck to notice that it could be made better for everyone.
corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca · 25 pts · 109d
This lie is the most insulting.
NATO came out in support of its members every time they asked.
There was but exactly one case, 25 years ago, though.
It was America asking. We assisted.
nadram@lemmy.world · 20 pts · 109d
So long and thanks for all the fish 🎵🎶
thesohoriots@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 110d
FiniteBanjo@feddit.online · 16 pts · 110d
Learning disability piece of shit forgot that after withdrawing troops from Germany they were never allowed to return.
ik5pvx@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 110d
Do it.
Janx@piefed.social · 15 pts · 110d
Trump's mouth is the cock-holster for Putin who wants exactly this.
palordrolap@fedia.io · 7 pts · 110d
I think you're mixing up who the holster is.
Janx@piefed.social · 4 pts · 110d
Yeah, I fucked that up. Edited...
k0e3@lemmy.ca · 13 pts · 109d
It's a long weekend here in Japan and I have to go to the prosecutor's office tomorrow to interpret for what is likely going to be a US Marine who did something incredibly stupid. I wish they'd leave Okinawa too.
Stupidmanager@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 109d
This just in: Donald Trump is a fucking moron and will lose every deal he’s ever made. News at 24/7.
The news I want to see: the fuck project 2025 people are doing. If someone can share those links, I’ll let you pet my dog, She’s cute and loves nearly everyone and might even make a better president.
Doomsider@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 109d
They are winning.
https://www.project2025.observer/en
Casterial@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 110d
Honestly, just don't let US use your space then
Aceticon@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 11 pts · 109d
How is "The American Military will leave your country" a threat?
thefluffiest@feddit.nl · 9 pts · 110d
Bye
Teknikal@anarchist.nexus · 8 pts · 109d
I think it'll end up happening anyway but it'll probably be the Countries kicking the US out.
GreenBeanMachine@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 110d
0x0@infosec.pub · 6 pts · 109d
Please do.
finallymadeanaccount@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 109d
Australia next fingers crossed Australia next!
tacoplease@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 109d
"Withdraw Troops" means evacuate injured soldiers, sailors and marines from destroyed ME bases back stateside to ease overcrowding in Germany.
bufalo1973@piefed.social · 2 pts · 109d
I DARE YOU, MOTHERFUCKER! I DOUBLE DARE YOU!
Greyghoster@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 108d
TACO is such a baby and no one has forgotten that he is the most named person in the Epstein files.