Declining National Pride Among U.S. Political Groups

From 2001 to 2025, the share of Americans feeling extremely or very proud of their country has shifted notably by party affiliation. Republicans have stayed consistently high, hovering around 90% throughout the period—like maintaining a steady sense of enthusiasm at a long-running family reunion. Independents saw a moderate decline from about 84% to 53%, similar to gradually losing interest in a once-favorite hobby. Democrats experienced the sharpest drop, from 87% down to just 36%, akin to a group cooling off dramatically on a tradition they used to cherish. Observers note that while policy moderation gets attention, fostering a stronger embrace of the nation itself could be key for one side.

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