Trump says he is "still considering" adjusting U.S. troops in Italy

On May 10, according to Italian news on May 9, U.S. President Trump said in a telephone interview that he was "still considering" adjusting the US military stationed in Italy and said that "Italy was not present when we needed Italy." It is reported that Italian Defense Minister Croseto responded by saying that he was "unable to understand" the relevant statement. He pointed out that Italy is working with some countries to prepare for mine clearance and escort missions in the Strait of Hormuz. According to data from the U.S. Department of Defense, as of the end of 2025, the U.S. military has deployed approximately 12,700 active-duty soldiers in Italy for a long time, making Italy the second largest U.S. military stationed in Europe, after Germany. Recently, Trump has continuously accused Germany and threatened to reduce U.S. troops in Germany. Trump said on the 2nd that the number of US troops withdrawing from Germany will "significantly exceed" 5000. Trump told the media on the 8th that he might withdraw some U.S. troops from Germany and station them in Poland. (CCTV News)