“Germans, Poles, South Koreans and lots of others have been demonstrating for decades against the US military presence in their countries, claiming they want us out.”
I will admit to some curiosity about how many ‘decades’ the US has had a military presence in Poland. Did we share bases with the Soviet forces there, or use the lot across the street?
Point well taken for Poland.
My more general point is that many countries claim they want US out until we actually look like we might be leaving.