Trump, facing GOP blowback, sends 5,000 troops to Poland

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In response to increasing tensions, President Trump announced the deployment of 5,000 additional troops to Poland, following recent Pentagon decisions regarding military rotations in the region. This move has drawn criticism from members of Congress who are concerned about its implications for U.S. military strategy in Europe.

President Trump said on Thursday that the U.S. is sending 5,000 additional troops to Poland, a week after the Pentagon cancelled the long-planned deployment of 4,000 service members to the Central European country.  Lawmakers have expressed deep frustration and concern over the move to halt the planned rotation, accusing the administration of making a last-minute…