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November 8, 2025 UPDATE (1)

Vlad Palcu,
08.11.2025, 16:00

UNITED STATES – TROOPS IN ROMANIA

American troops will remain stationed in Romania, though some adjustments will be made in troop rotation, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters.

The statement came after President Donald Trump was asked during a White House press briefing about reports of a partial withdrawal of US troops from Romania.

“Nothing was uncoordinated with the White House. Everything is part of our vision for Europe. Troops will remain in Romania, but there will be some adjustments”, Hegseth said, after being invited by President Trump to clarify the matter.

“No, they’re not ignoring anything I say. What they’re doing is making changes, moving them around. It’s the same number, the same total, but we’re relocating people,” Trump explained. “I like the Romanian people — I think they’re wonderful,” he added, assuring that “Relations with Romania are very good, and relations with Europe are very good.”