The townspeople of Vilseck, Germany, worry that Trump may pull out 5,000 U.S. troops - NPR

Residents of Vilseck, a Bavarian town long tied to nearby U.S. bases, say an announced plan to withdraw roughly 5,000 U.S. troops would threaten local businesses, jobs, schools and decades of cross-cultural ties. The NATO commander’s statement that additional U.S. withdrawals are likely increases local anxiety and the risk that more communities will face similar economic and social disruption. The move follows abrupt Pentagon orders that have canceled deployments and removed personnel, creating operational uncertainty for allies and communities across Europe. Local officials warn the ripple effects in towns dependent on U.S. forces could be immediate and long-lasting.