The day was dominated by Trump's announcement to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, deepening the rift with NATO and Europe. This story broke in the early morning and was covered by multiple outlets throughout the day, with Germany calling for Europe to bolster its own security. In parallel, Ayuso used Madrid's regional day (Dos de Mayo) to attack the government and Vox, defending her vision of Spanish identity, a secondary but persistent theme. A US House committee questioning Spanish sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla emerged in the afternoon, adding a new dimension to transatlantic tensions.