Europeans Remain Wary as Trump Promises to Deploy Troops to Poland

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Europeans Remain Wary as Trump Promises to Deploy Troops to Poland

President Trump has promised to deploy 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland, seemingly reversing course from his previous statements. NATO allies responded cautiously during a summit on Friday and pushed for greater military self-reliance.

“Well, of course I welcome the announcement. Our military commanders are working through all the details, but of course I welcome it. But let’s be clear: The trajectory we are on, which is a stronger Europe and a stronger NATO, making sure we will over time, step by step, be less reliant on one ally only, as we have been for so long, which is the United States.” “Well, it is confusing indeed, and not always easy to navigate But we need to continue to focus on what we do, and not what everyone else says.”

Soldiers in camouflage near the open rear of a pale armored vehicle standing on mud.

President Trump has promised to deploy 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland, seemingly reversing course from his previous statements. NATO allies responded cautiously during a summit on Friday and pushed for greater military self-reliance.

By Jorge Mitssunaga

May 22, 2026

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