American Pride Hits Lowest Level Since 2001

Multiple recent polls, including Gallup, indicate that American national pride has dropped to its lowest point since the question was first asked in 2001, with only 58% of U.S. adults saying they are 'extremely' or 'very' proud to be American. The decline is particularly sharp among Democrats, with just 36% expressing strong national pride, while Republican pride remains high at 92%. National pride among political independents has also fallen to a new low of 53%. Younger generations, especially Generation Z, show far less patriotism compared to older Americans, with only 41% of Gen Z expressing strong pride versus 75% of baby boomers. Analysts attribute these declines to rising political polarization and decreased optimism about the country's future. The data indicate that American pride has become increasingly divided along partisan and generational lines.