#withdrawal
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Trump Pulls 5,000 Troops From Germany Because Merz Criticized His Iran War — Threatens "A Lot Further"
Trump ordered 5,000 troops withdrawn from Germany after Chancellor Merz said the U.S. was being "humiliated" by Iran and lacked a strategy. Trump then threatened to go "a lot further" than 5,000. Spain and Italy may be next. He is dismantling NATO's core European deterrent because an ally criticized a war that NATO refused to join.
Withdrew from the World Health Organization
Trump withdrew the U.S. from the World Health Organization during an era of pandemic threats, abandoning global disease surveillance infrastructure. No other country followed suit. The U.S. had provided 22% of WHO's mandatory contributions.
Withdrew from Iran Nuclear Deal — Iran Accelerated Enrichment
Trump withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal while Iran was in full compliance. Without the agreement's constraints, Iran enriched uranium to 60% (near weapons-grade) and deployed advanced centrifuges. No replacement deal was ever achieved.
Withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement — Twice
Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement — signed by 195 countries — making America the only nation on Earth to reject the accord. He did it again in his second term after Biden had rejoined.