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No, the US hasn't announced a total withdrawal of troops from Europe

Euronews · May 21, 2026, 8:54 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Amid real reports of the US scaling back its military presence in European countries, there are also false claims that Washington is removing the entirety of its personnel from the continent.

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No, the US hasn't announced a total withdrawal of troops from Europe

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