Vice President JD Vance said a decision to scrap the deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland was a standard delay that would encourage European nations to do more to provide for their own security.
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Send a tip to our reporters Site feedback: Take our Survey New Window By Nick Wadhams May 19, 2026 at 7:25 PM UTC Vice President JD Vance said a decision to scrap the deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland was a standard delay that would encourage European nations to do more to provide for their own security.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Vance played down the impact of the decision, saying the US was “talking about shifting some resources around in a way that maximizes American security.” He said Poland is capable of defending itself with support from the US.
