Trump told The Telegraph he is “beyond reconsideration” on NATO membership, calling the alliance “a paper tiger,” and confirmed to Reuters he is “absolutely” considering withdrawal — angered that European allies declined to join the Iran war or help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The threat is legally hollow without a two-thirds Senate vote, and analysts note Trump cannot exit NATO while simultaneously fighting a war that depends on European bases. His approval rating has hit a second term low as gas prices approach $4 a gallon.