Italy and Spain have joined a growing list of countries that US President Donald Trump is threatening to withdraw US troops as part of a review of the US military presence in Europe.

Telling a reporter, Trump said he would “probably” consider such a move, linking it to the two countries’ criticism of the US campaign in Iran, the Guardian reported.

“Look, why shouldn’t I? Italy has been no help to us, and Spain has been terrible, absolutely terrible,” he said.

Both countries have been highly critical of Trump’s war in the Middle East, with the US president repeatedly blasting their leaders for refusing to join the war.

Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, had refused the use of an air base in Sicily by US military planes for the war in Iran, until Trump has said that she “lacks courage”.

Meanwhile, Spain’s Pedro Sanchez has been the most vocal European critic of the war since the beginning, constantly facing backlash and threats against Trump in response, including suspending NATO membership.

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Source: prizrenpost