Republicans criticise Trump's plan to withdraw troops

Republicans criticise Trump's plan to withdraw troops

From Global News Podcast by BBC World Service

May 3, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

The episode discusses President Trump's controversial troop withdrawal plan and its implications for global security, alongside various international news stories.

President Trump is criticised by senior figures in his own Republican Party, as he doubles down on a plan to pull out more than 5000 US troops from Germany. What will a withdrawal mean for global security? Also: Britain's Prime Minister suggests banning some pro-Palestinian protests; JNIM militants launch a large-scale operation in Mali; we meet a former Russian soldier who's fled the fighting in Ukraine; FIFA allows female Afghan footballers to play in international competitions; and the Paralympic gold medalist, Alex Zanardi, dies. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Topics covered

  • US troop withdrawal
  • global security
  • politics
  • pro-Palestinian protests
  • militant operations
  • sports
  • current affairs

Keywords

  • Trump
  • Republican Party
  • Germany
  • global security
  • Mali
  • Ukraine
  • FIFA
  • Alex Zanardi

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Republican Party, FIFA

Places: Germany, Britain, Mali, Ukraine

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