National Pride In America Is Declining: Poll

A new Gallup poll reveals that just 36% of Democrats say they are “extremely” or “very” proud to be American, signaling a sharp drop in national pride, particularly among younger Americans. The partisan divide on…

Andrew PowellJun 30, 20252 min read

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in January 2001, there’s been a steady decline. In the wake of the Iraq War and 9/11, around 90% of Americans — regardless of political affiliation — reported high levels of patriotism. By 2006, that number dropped to about 80%, and it has continued to decline gradually.

Currently, 58% of Americans report strong National Pride with Republicans remaining consistently high.

In contrast, independents have dropped to a record low of 53% and Democrats have shown the most notable decline—especially during and after Trump’s presidency.

In 2017, about two-thirds of Democrats were proud to be American; by 2020, that number had dropped to 42%.

Although pride rebounded somewhat under President Joe Biden, it never returned to pre-Trump levels. “It’s not just a Trump story,” Jones said. “Something else is going on… younger generations coming in and not being as patriotic.”

Additional polling underscores the divide. A 2024 SSRS poll found that nearly 90% of Republicans see patriotism as beneficial to the U.S., while Democrats were split: 45% viewed it positively, 37% negatively.

A CNN/SSRS survey earlier this year highlighted broader dissatisfaction, with fewer than 1 in 10 Democrats and Republicans saying “proud” described their feelings about American Politics. Most described themselves as “disappointed” or “frustrated.”