US denies planned troop withdrawal from Europe, but signals posture review

US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker denied press reports of a planned withdrawal of 25,000-40,000 troops from Europe, calling them false. However, he confirmed Washington is reevaluating its military presence on the continent, with the process expected to conclude by year-end. The denial follows reports of a potential major shift in US force posture, and the ongoing review signals possible changes despite the denial.