Americans are less proud to be Americans as polling shows erosion of national patriotism over a decade
Only 36% of Democrats say they are “extremely” or “very” proud to be American, according to a new Gallup poll, reflecting a dramatic decline in national pride that is also clear among young people. The findings are a stark illustration of how many, but not all, Americans have felt less of a sense of pride in their country over the past decade. The split between Democrats and Republicans, at 56 percentage points, is at its widest since 2001. That includes all four years of Republican President Donald Trump’s first term. Only about 4 in 10 U.S. adults who are...
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