Speaking to Polish Radio’s US correspondent before departing the White House aboard Marine One for his golf club in Sterling, Virginia, Trump said such a move was possible. Asked whether U.S. forces withdrawn from Germany could be transferred to Poland or other countries on NATO’s eastern flank, the president highlighted Washington’s close ties with Warsaw.
"We have great relations with Poland. I have a great relationship with the president," Trump said, also recalling his endorsement of presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki during Poland’s election campaign. Pressed further on whether he would respond to Poland’s request for more American troops, Trump replied: "Maybe I will."
Despite the positive tone of the remarks, military analysts urged restraint in interpreting the comments as a concrete policy shift.
General Bogusław Pacek told Polish Radio that Trump’s statement should be viewed as encouraging, but warned against becoming overly attached to the idea before any official decisions are made.
A similar assessment was offered by Krzysztof Jaworski from the Institute for International Security and Development. He argued that NATO’s eastern flank does not appear to be a top strategic priority for the current U.S. administration.
The comments come after the Pentagon announced last week that it plans to withdraw around 5,000 troops from Germany. Trump later suggested that the final number could be even higher, fueling speculation about a possible redistribution of U.S. military forces across Europe.
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