Key facts
- 18% of Democrats feel proud to be American.
- 66% of Republicans feel proud to be American.
- Democrats are less than half as likely as Republicans to be enthusiastic about attending events for America's 250th anniversary.
Ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary, a significant partisan divide has emerged regarding national pride. Polling indicates that fewer than one in five Democrats (18%) feel proud to be American. This sentiment contrasts sharply with Republicans, where two-thirds (66%) expressed pride in their country. Furthermore, Democrats showed considerably less enthusiasm for participating in events commemorating the anniversary, being less than half as likely as Republicans to express interest in attending such gatherings. The article frames the low Democratic pride as potentially linked to Donald Trump's ego and its impact on the nation's 250th birthday.