GOP Views on NATO Plummet, Democrats Remain Steady

0:00It's April 7th. This is U.S. News Today, U.S. News powered by AI. A new Pew survey reveals Republicans are souring fast on NATO. Just 38% of Republicans and GOP-leaning independents now say the U.S. benefits at least somewhat from the Alliance. That's down from 49% last year. For the first time, 60% say America gets not too much or nothing at all out of it. Overall, 59% of Americans still see benefits in NATO membership. Democrats drive that number, with 82% agreeing, and that view has held steady for years. Party lines cut deep on this. Younger Republicans are more positive about NATO than older ones, 42% to 33%. Confidence in Trump's handling of the Alliance splits sharply too. All 62% of Republicans trust him somewhat, while only 11% of. Democrats do. NATO favorability sits at 57% nationwide, but Republicans lag at 42%, compared to Democrats

1:0275%. Divisions persist within parties, like older Dems lacking it more than younger ones. Meanwhile, NATO chief Mark Rhett heads to Washington this week amid fresh tensions over Iran, where Trump wants allies stepping up on strikes and the fee. Straight-of-form moves. These polls highlight how the Alliance debate keeps evolving.