Trump threatens to move troops to Hungary from Germany, according to The Telegraph.

Donald Trump is considering withdrawing approximately 35,000 U.S. troops deployed in Germany and redistributing them in Eastern Europe, particularly in Hungary. 

The U.S. president, frustrated by Europe's low defense spending, has repeatedly criticized NATO members for not meeting the target of spending 2% of their GDP on defense, which places an unfair burden on the United States.

Trump is particularly upset by Europe's stance, claiming that the continent is pushing toward war.

Currently, there are around 160,000 U.S. armed forces personnel deployed outside the United States, with a significant number in Germany, where important military bases like the Ramstein Air Base are located.

Trump is considering redistribution options, with the possibility of moving troops to NATO countries that do meet defense spending targets, such as Hungary.

Hungary, which has maintained a neutral stance toward Russia, vetoed a European Union commitment to strengthen support for Ukraine during an EU summit, which has increased tensions in the region.

Trump's plans to redistribute U.S. forces align with a broader strategy to reform NATO's commitment, prioritizing member countries that properly meet defense spending targets.

During his first term, Trump ordered the partial withdrawal of nearly 12,000 troops from Germany, a decision that was reversed by Democratic President Joe Biden.

Trump has persisted in his criticism of Germany's defense contributions, suggesting that if NATO members do not meet their financial obligations, the United States might not defend them in future conflicts.

Trump has also indicated the possibility of reducing the U.S. military presence in Europe by 20%, proposing that European countries financially contribute to the maintenance of the remaining U.S. troops.

Amid these concerns, Europe is taking steps to ensure its security, especially with the ongoing war in Ukraine. European countries have convened emergency meetings to strengthen Ukraine's military position.

A "coalition of the willing," led by the United Kingdom and France, is devising a plan to deploy peacekeeping troops in Ukraine as part of a post-war agreement.

Despite Hungary's veto on strengthening support for Ukraine, European leaders remain committed to the country, highlighting the need for a strong Ukrainian military capability.

In addition to military changes, Germany has recently agreed to a significant modification in its defense spending policy, relaxing its constitutional debt restrictions to allow a billion-euro investment in defense and infrastructure.

This change marks a significant departure from Germany's traditionally cautious stance on defense spending.

Concerns about a possible U.S. troop withdrawal from Europe have been growing for some time. Christoph Heusgen, a former German diplomat, predicted at the Munich Security Conference that the United States would announce a massive withdrawal.

U.S. political figures, such as JD Vance, have also linked the continued U.S. defense commitment to Germany's stance on issues like freedom of expression, suggesting that the American taxpayer would not support the defense of a country with restrictive policies.

Meanwhile, European leaders continue to seek security guarantees, especially at a critical time in Russia's war with Ukraine, and focus on strengthening their own military capabilities while maintaining their commitment to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, in a completely warlike stance.