Americans’ Disgust: Why National Pride Is Dwindling
A recent Gallup poll indicates a significant decline in national pride, particularly among Democrats, with only 36% expressing pride. This has created the widest partisan gap since 2001, alongside younger generations demonstrating lower patriotism levels than their elders. While 92% of Republicans feel proud, only four in ten Gen Z members and six in ten Millennials share the sentiment. Experts suggest that generational differences, and specifically the political leanings of each generation, are contributing factors to this trend, with Democrats and Independents showing a slow but consistent decline in national pride over time.
John Q. Hosedrinker