July 2, 2019
American Pride Hits New Low; Few Proud of Political System
by Megan Brenan
Story Highlights
45% are "extremely" proud, the second straight year of sub-50% readings
22% of Democrats are extremely proud, down 10 points in one year
Americans most proud of U.S. scientific success, military; least proud of politics
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As Americans prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, their pride in the U.S. has hit its lowest point since Gallup's first measurement in 2001. While 70% of U.S. adults overall say they are proud to be Americans, this includes fewer than half (45%) who are "extremely" proud, marking the second consecutive year that this reading is below the majority level. Democrats continue to lag far behind Republicans in expressing extreme pride in the U.S.
https://news.gallup.com/poll/259841/american-pride-hits-new-low-few-proud-political-system.aspx
