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American Pride Falls to Record Low, Revealing Sharp Partisan and Generational Divides

Plunging pride among Democrats and younger adults contrasts with rising Republican patriotism.

Members of the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association in Alabama read the Declaration of Independence in front of the courthouse on June 27, 2025.
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Overview

  • Gallup’s June 2–19 survey shows 58% of adults saying they are very or extremely proud to be American, the lowest level since the question’s 2001 debut.
  • Pride among Democrats fell to a record low of 36%, down from 62% last year.
  • Republican patriotism climbed to 92%, up from 85% in 2024.
  • Only 53% of independents say they feel strong pride, marking a seven-point drop from last year.
  • The generational divide widened as just 41% of Gen Z adults report high pride compared with 75% of Baby Boomers.