Key facts
- Two-thirds of US voters chose a negative word to describe the United States today.
- A 16-point margin indicates more voters believe Americans are separated by different values (58%) than bound by shared values (42%).
- Over 8 in 10 voters say national unity and shared values (85%) and U.S. democratic principles (83%) are important descriptors.
- 81% of voters would rather live in the U.S. than any other country, down from 93% two decades ago.
- More than twice as many Republicans (74%) as Democrats (35%) are excited about the country's 250th anniversary.
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, a Fox News poll indicates a prevailing mood of 'resilient discontent' among voters. While a majority express negative sentiments about the country and perceive deep divisions in values, there remains a strong underlying attachment to core American principles like unity and democracy. However, this attachment has weakened over the past two decades, with a growing minority preferring to live elsewhere, particularly among younger voters and Democrats.