Trump Approves Modest Increase of About 1,500 Troops in the Middle East President Trump decided to deploy about 1,500 additional American troops to the Middle East to provide protection for American service members already there, officials said Friday. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:News Analysis: Trump Offers a Selective View of Sovereignty in U.N. SpeechTrump, Hurricane Maria, Mexico: Your Tuesday Evening BriefingIslands Seek International Funding for Hurricane RecoveryAsia and Australia Edition: United Nations, Hurricane Maria, Rohingya: Your Wednesday BriefingThe Breakdown: Why Australia May Be ‘Woefully Unprepared’ for Flu SeasonPowerful Earthquake Strikes Mexico