Pride in America hits historic low, new poll finds just days before July 4 holiday
American Pride is declining, new Gallup poll shows
- National pride in the United States has reached a record low, with a new Gallup poll indicating a significant decline among Democrats and independents.
- Only 36 percent of Democrats and 53 percent of independents report being “extremely” or “very” proud to be American, contrasting sharply with 92 percent of Republicans.
- The 56-percentage-point gap in national pride between Democrats and Republicans is the widest recorded since 2001.
- Overall, 58 percent of US adults express national pride, a continued downward trend over the past decade, with independent voters' pride also hitting a new low.
- Gallup data suggests a long-term erosion of national pride since 2001, with younger generations, particularly Gen Z, showing significantly lower levels of patriotism compared to older demographics.