President Trump announced an additional 5,000 US troops would be sent to Poland, citing the election of President Karol Nawrocki. This decision reportedly blindsided Polish officials and NATO representatives, as the Pentagon simultaneously announced a reduction of Brigade Combat Teams in Europe, returning troop levels to 2021. The move follows a review of US force posture in Europe.

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was sending 5,000 troops to Poland, reversing an earlier decision to cancel the deployment as Washington presses Europe to shoulder more of its own defence…