Another example of Trump'esque loudmouthing while saying nothing really substantial. The number of US soldiers has both risen and fallen quite a bit over the last couple of years, so there is no real outcome here, apart from the obvious propaganda effects. US troops in Germany mostly have support functions. The Ramstein/K-Town base is an enormous logistical hub, whereas the Grafenwöhr/Hohenfels training grounds provide ample opportunity to train with the various NATO and other European allies. Wiesbaden and Stuttgart largely provide command and control to various theaters in Europe and the Middle East.
However, the main function of these bases, from a German/European standpoint, is to keep the Americans in the game, should the balloon go up in Europe for whatever reason. Therefore, the resources put into supporting the deployment of US troops in Europe are usually considered money well spent, compared with the huge financial efforts required if we wanted to build up the same capabilities ourselves. There are a couple of studies deealing with these costs. So, as usual, there is some truth to the comments of the current US president, even though it is covered in a lot of half-truths and outright lies for the sake of his loyal supporters.
@recedo: Rothschilds? Soros? Russia having a stable and viable economy? Jesus, your Kool-Aid is some hard stuff.