US President Donald Trump has suggested he might reduce American military personnel stationed in Spain and Italy, following his announcement of a review of troop levels in Germany. Trump expressed dissatisfaction with these countries' support in the ongoing conflict with Iran, stating, “Italy has not been of any help to us, and Spain has been horrible.” His remarks reflect a broader criticism of European allies for not contributing adequately to their own defense and the US's military efforts. Spain has openly criticized Trump and has restricted the use of its airspace for US operations related to Iran, further straining relations. Meanwhile, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has faced difficulties in her ties with Trump after defending the Pope against his comments. Any potential troop reductions would likely face legislative challenges in the US, as Congress previously blocked Trump's attempt to withdraw forces from Germany in 2020. Current US law mandates a minimum of 76,000 troops stationed in Europe, indicating that significant changes to troop levels would require substantial political support.