NATO Allies Bewildered By Trump About-Face

HELSINGBORG, Sweden (AP) — NATO allies and defense officials are bewildered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland. It comes just weeks after he ordered 5,000 troops to be pulled out of Europe. Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said the about-face “is confusing indeed.” U.S. defense officials say they don’t know what it means. Trump announced the deployment on Truth Social, citing strong ties with Polish President Karol Nawrocki. His decision follows conflicting statements about reducing the U.S. military presence in Europe. NATO allies have been blindsided despite U.S. promises of coordination.