Pentagon Reviews All 80,000 US Troops in Europe, Four Options Due by November
ποΈ PENTAGON β Four options for Europe by Nov. 6; none guarantee the status quo. π LOOK CLOSER: The review covers all 80,000 US troops Europe has built NATO planning around for decades. Four options by November means Hegseth decides before year-end, while Berlin is already co-funding UK nukes as a hedge. If the lowest-troop option leaks, eastern flank members will accelerate bilateral security deals with Washington, bypassing Brussels entirely.