Trump Says He May Consider Withdrawing Troops From Italy, Spain

‘Why shouldn’t I? Italy has not been of any help, and Spain has been horrible, absolutely horrible,’ Trump said.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in the Oval Office in Washington on April 17, 2025. Win McNamee/Getty Images

U.S. President Donald Trump on April 30 suggested he may consider pulling out some U.S. troops from Spain and Italy, citing their lack of support throughout the now two-month U.S.–Israeli war with Iran.

Trump had indicated the day prior that he would review a possible reduction in U.S. troops stationed in Germany, saying he would make a final decision in a short period of time.