Up to a third of troops could leave under some scenarios, which would include about 25,000 troops, according to NBC News. Other estimates put the number at 40,000 troops, which would be about half of the U.S. forces based in Europe.

“The prospect of such dramatic cuts has alarmed lawmakers from both parties and European governments concerned about emboldening Russia,”

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