Trump Approves Plan to Withdraw Troops from Germany, as Senators Vie to Block the Move June 30, 2020 | By Brian W. Everstine A bipartisan group of senators are attempting to block the White House’s effort to reduce the number of U.S. troops in Germany, saying such a step would be a “gift” to Russia. On June 29, a group of senators led by Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) ...