The Trump administration has announced plans to withdraw approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany following a public diplomatic dispute between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

The troop withdrawal decision came after Chancellor Merz made public remarks last week stating that Washington was being "humiliated" by Iran amid tensions surrounding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump subsequently condemned the German chancellor's comments.

Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) criticized the administration's response on Sunday, calling the troop withdrawal decision inappropriate foreign policy management. The Colorado congressman expressed concerns about the administration's approach to handling diplomatic disagreements with allied nations.

German Chancellor Merz has since sought to downplay the tensions with the Trump administration following the announcement of the planned troop reduction. The chancellor's office has not provided additional details about efforts to address the diplomatic rift.

The United States currently maintains a significant military presence in Germany as part of its broader NATO commitments and European security arrangements. The planned withdrawal represents a notable reduction in American forces stationed in the country.