NEW: Trump Announces Significant Troop Withdrawals From Europe

President Donald Trump announced Saturday the United States plans to reduce its troop presence in Germany by substantially more than the approximately 5,000 troops announced by the Pentagon the previous day. Speaking to reporters in Florida, Trump stated, “We’re going to cut way down. And we’re cutting a lot further than 5,000.” The Pentagon announced the initial withdrawal of roughly 5,000 troops on May 1. “The Secretary of War has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany,” Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement. “The decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground. We expect the withdrawal to be completed over the next six to twelve months,