Trump Says He’s Open to Reducing US Troops in Spain, Italy

President Donald Trump indicated he was open to drawing down American military personnel from other NATO members a day after saying he was reviewing US troop levels in Germany.

Asked if he was considering pulling troops from Spain and Italy as well, Trump responded, “yeah, probably.” The president raised concerns about those countries’ willingness to help the US in its war against Iran.

“Look, why shouldn’t I? Italy has not been of any help to us, and Spain has been horrible, absolutely horrible,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday.

“We help them with Ukraine,” he added. Trump ...