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Poland Offers to Host US Troops Withdrawn From Germany
Polish officials said the country is prepared to accept more American service members after President Trump signaled plans to pull 5,000 troops from Germany. The offer was made publicly during NATO exercises in Lithuania. Poland already hosts several thousand U.S. personnel and has invested in infrastructure to support a larger presence.
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Polish officials said Wednesday they are ready to host additional U.S. troops that could be withdrawn from Germany, following President Trump's indication that he may relocate forces from the European ally. The statement came during NATO military exercises in Lithuania, where the Polish president offered to expand the American military footprint inside Poland.
Officials noted that the country already hosts thousands of U.S. service members and has spent billions of dollars on new bases and training facilities capable of accommodating more personnel. Poland's offer reflects longstanding efforts by Warsaw to strengthen bilateral defense ties with Washington.
The country has consistently advocated for a larger permanent U.S. presence on its territory, citing its geographic position along NATO's eastern flank.
Trump has repeatedly criticized Germany's defense spending levels and suggested that some American forces stationed there could be moved elsewhere in Europe. The potential withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany was referenced in recent discussions about adjusting the U.S. military posture on the continent.
Polish officials emphasized that any additional troops would be welcomed and that infrastructure is already in place. They pointed to existing U.S. rotational forces and permanent deployments as evidence that Poland can rapidly integrate more personnel without major new construction.
The move would not require new NATO-wide approvals but would represent a bilateral adjustment between the United States and Poland. Officials in Warsaw have long argued that hosting more American forces would enhance deterrence against potential Russian aggression in the region.
