House NDAA safeguards troop withdrawals

Published May 26, 2026 4:30pm ET | Updated May 26, 2026 4:30pm ET



The House of Representatives’ National Defense Authorization Act implemented several safeguards to prevent a large-scale withdrawal of U.S. troops.

Several provisions in the draft, released on Tuesday, seemed aimed at checking the Trump administration’s ability to unilaterally withdraw troops from Europe and Asia. It would impose a 76,000 U.S. troop minimum in Europe and a 28,500 floor in South Korea.

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