NATO Secretary general Mark Rutte said that “the US will stay involved in Europe” as the US prepares to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. ⁣ ⁣ Speaking at a press conference in Brussels, Rutte emphasised that any reductions would take place in a "structured way". He also appeared to attempt to soften the blow of the withdrawal, saying "we know that adjustments will take place, the US has to pivot forward.”⁣ ⁣ The Trump administration’s decision earlier this month came following a public clash between the US president and German Chancellor Fredriech Merz over the Iran war. ⁣ ⁣ #Rutte #Withdrawal #Troops #Trump #Merz