Republicans Are Canceling NATO Like It’s Netflix

38% — that’s the share of Republicans who think the U.S. benefits from NATO now, down from 49% last year.

That’s not “a vibe shift.” That’s a whole-ass breakup text.

Pew Research Center says Democrats are still at 82% like, “Yes babe, keep the alliance, it’s for our future.” Meanwhile Republicans are staring at the bill like it’s a $19.99 “premium” plan that comes with ads, a password crackdown, and France.

And before anyone starts the “we shouldn’t pay for everyone else” monologue — congrats, you’ve discovered burden-sharing, the oldest argument in the alliance. NATO has always been a group project where America does the slides, Germany asks if we can “circle back,” and somebody’s cousin shows up late with “thoughts.”

This isn’t just a feelings poll. It’s a warning label on the next election cycle: presidents don’t need Congress to make foreign policy messy, they just need a microphone and a grudge.

If the U.S. starts treating alliances like refundable deposits, adversaries don’t see “fiscal responsibility.” They see a clearance sale on stability — and your future tax bill shows up wearing a uniform.