The Trump administration is weighing a plan to retaliate against NATO allies seen as unhelpful during the conflict with Iran by shifting US troops away from these countries, an administration official tells ABC News.
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- The official adds that the troops would likely be repositioned in countries viewed by the administrative as having been more supportive of its war efforts. It’s unclear how advanced the plan is and which countries would be impacted if the decision is made to implement it.
- Overseas basing rights that allow the U.S. to station troops and equipment through Europe were a major topic of discussion during Rutte’s meetings in Washington, according to the administration official.
- Trump and members of his administration have expressed grievances against a long list of NATO allies, but none more so than Spain.
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