Senators Aim To Limit Trump’s Ability To Eliminate Troops From Germany

A bipartisan group of senators is trying to put limits on President TrumpDonald John Trump Top intelligence officials issue statements criticizing the leak of information about Russian rewards. Information on Russian rewards was included in Trump’s daily briefing: Reports that Senators will have access to intelligence about Russian rewards on US troops MOREThe ability to withdraw troops from Germany unless the administration can meet a number of requirements.

The proposal, headed by the senator. Mitt romneyWillard (Mitt) Mitt Romney Night Defense: Lawmakers Demand Answers on Russian Rewards for US Troop Deaths in Afghanistan | Amendments to the bill point to the withdrawal of Germany, the Pentagon program that gives arms to the police Senators aim to limit Trump’s ability to withdraw troops from Germany Voters must vigorously reject the president’s abuses by voting for him in November PLUS (R-Utah), would prohibit the administration from reducing the number of active duty troops in Germany to below 34,500 unless the Pentagon can certify to Congress that it is in the interest of the national security of the United States and would not negatively undermine European alliances or NATO.

It would also require the defense secretary to certify that the measure would not affect the ability of the US military to “execute contingency plans,” would not adversely affect ongoing operations, would not affect military families, and that the Pentagon has consulted with allies, including NATO and Germany

Sens. Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin Graham Night Defense: Lawmakers Demand Answers on Russian Rewards for US Troop Deaths in Afghanistan | Amendments to the defense bill point to withdrawal from Germany, the Pentagon program that hands weapons to the Trump police faces bipartisan calls for responses on the rewards offered by Russia Senators aim to limit Trump’s ability to withdraw troops from Germany MORE (RS.C.), Marco RubioMarco Antonio Rubio Senators will have access to intelligence on Russian rewards in US troops Defense overnight: lawmakers demand answers on Russian rewards for deaths of US troops in Afghanistan | Amendments to the defense bill point to the withdrawal from Germany, the Pentagon program hands over weapons to the police. (R-Fla.), Christopher CoonsChristopher (Chris) Andrew Coons Senators aim to limit Trump’s ability to withdraw troops from Germany Filibuster reform gains momentum with Democrats Biden’s close ally says he is open to ending the filibuster MORE (D-Del.), Tim kaineTimothy (Tim) Michael Kaine Night Defense: Lawmakers Demand Responses on Russian Rewards for US Troop Deaths in Afghanistan | Defense Bill Amendments Point to Withdrawal from Germany, Pentagon Program That Gives Arms to Police Senators Aim to Limit Trump’s Ability to Eliminate Troops from Germany Filibuster Reform Gains Strength with Democrats MORE (D-Va.) And Jeanne ShaheenCynthia (Jeanne) Jeanne Shaheen Night Defense: Lawmakers Demand Answers on Russian Rewards for US Troop Deaths in Afghanistan | Defense Law Amendments Point To Withdrawal From Germany, Pentagon Program That Gives Arms To Police Senators Aim To Limit Trump’s Ability To Withdraw Troops From Germany The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented By Facebook – Dems, GOP police reform deepened before House vote MORE (DN.H.) are cosponsoring the proposal.

Senators want it included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a gigantic defense policy bill that the Senate will debate this week. Hundreds of amendments are submitted to the NDAA each year, but only a few normally end up by roll call.

In addition to Romney’s amendment, Graham presented a separate proposal that casts Senate support for the relationship between the United States and Germany.

“The presence of the United States military forces in Germany is a strong deterrent against Russian aggression in Europe and strengthens NATO’s capacity,” says the Graham resolution.

Trump confirmed earlier this month that he would reduce the number of US service members in Germany to 25,000, a decision that has been met with bipartisan scrutiny.

“Germany is a criminal,” Trump said at the time. “They have been criminals for years, and they owe NATO billions of dollars and have to pay it. So we are protecting Germany, and they are criminals. That makes no sense “.

Germany is not on track to meet NATO’s target of spending 2 percent of its gross domestic product on defense. But it is not “criminal” for NATO as Trump describes because the spending is not a payment to NATO, but rather an expense in the country’s own defense, and the objective does not have to be met until 2024.

– Rebecca Kheel contributed