Donald Trump, expressing dissatisfaction that NATO allies did not contribute to securing the Strait of Hormuz, as well as frustration over the lack of progress on his plans regarding the acquisition of Greenland, is considering reducing the U.S. military presence in Europe, according to a senior White House official who spoke to Reuters on Holy Thursday.

As clarified, no final decision has been made, and the White House has not requested that the Pentagon prepare a concrete plan for withdrawing troops from Europe.

According to Reuters, the United States currently maintains more than 80,000 troops in Europe. Over 30,000 personnel are stationed in Germany, while significant forces are also deployed in Italy, the United Kingdom, and Spain.

The official did not specify which countries might be affected or how many troops could be withdrawn if the initiative proceeds. NATO did not immediately comment.

Trump’s relationship with the Alliance has been marked for years by tensions, as he has repeatedly accused European governments of not allocating sufficient resources to defense. However, disagreements have intensified over the past three months.

In January, a new crisis in transatlantic relations was triggered when Trump revived his intention to annex Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark.

Following the outbreak of the conflict with Iran on February 28, he also expressed strong frustration that NATO allies did not offer to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route for global energy supply, which remains largely closed despite the fragile ceasefire announced this week.

Diplomats from the Alliance have noted that the United States has not clarified whether it wants a mission in the Strait of Hormuz during or after the conflict, nor what specific capabilities it expects from each member state.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that senior U.S. officials are considering the possibility of relocating troops from European countries whose governments have criticized the U.S.–Israel war with Iran to countries that have shown greater support.

However, the White House official clarified to Reuters that Trump is primarily considering the possibility of bringing troops back to the United States rather than redeploying them to other countries abroad.