America’s Troubling Patriotism Polarization
America’s 250th birthday is fast approaching, accompanied by a proliferation of patriotic polarization. A new national survey from NBC News finds self-described Democrats aren’t in much of a star-spangled mood, with just 29% of that group identifying as “extremely” or “very” proud to be American. By comparison, 25 years ago, that number among Democrats was 85%.
TL;DR
- Democrats' national pride has significantly decreased, with only 29% identifying as "extremely" or "very" proud.
- This is a substantial decline from 85% among Democrats 25 years ago.
- Low national pride among Democrats and progressives is a recent trend, not solely driven by opposition to former President Trump.
- Younger adults (18-34) also show lower levels of national pride, with 36% identifying as "extremely" or "very" proud.