European Leaders Meet as Trump Adds More Threats: What to Watch

May 4, 2026, 2:00 AM UTC

Nearly 50 European leaders will gather in Armenia Monday to discuss pressing issues for the continent, such as democratic resilience and energy security. But the meeting will likely be overshadowed by recent comments by Donald Trump that threaten to send transatlantic relations to a new low.

Over the weekend, the American president said he would cut thousands of US troops stationed in Germany after accusing European countries of ignoring his requests for help in the war with Iran and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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