US Defense Secretary Signals Possible Troop Redeployment from Europe to Western Hemisphere

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that some American troops may be redeployed from Europe to the Western Hemisphere for a campaign against drug cartels, or to a new US base. This marks a potential shift in US force posture, signaling a reduced focus on Europe and increased emphasis on hemispheric security. The statement is preliminary and lacks specifics on numbers or timelines.