The US president reversed course days after the Pentagon halted a planned troop deployment to Poland.
Donald Trump announced that the United States will send 5,000 additional troops to Poland, appearing to reverse a Pentagon decision made last week to stop the deployment of a 4,200-member Army brigade.
Trump made the announcement on social media, saying the decision followed the election victory of Polish President Karol Nawrocki, whom he publicly endorsed. Trump described the move as part of strengthening military and political ties with Poland.
The Pentagon had earlier suspended the planned brigade deployment despite months of military preparation and the arrival of equipment in Europe. The decision would have reduced American combat forces in Poland by nearly half.
US officials have not clarified whether the newly announced 5,000 troops are the same brigade previously delayed or if additional forces will come from Germany or other NATO locations. Polish officials reportedly launched a diplomatic effort in Washington after learning about the planned troop reduction.
The announcement comes as the Trump administration reviews America’s military presence across Europe and pressures NATO allies to increase their defense commitments.
Trump has recently questioned troop deployments in several NATO countries while also announcing plans to reduce US forces in Germany.
The latest move signals renewed US military support for Poland as security tensions continue to shape NATO strategy in Eastern Europe.