Americans’ pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find

Americans' pride in US history and democracy has declined over the past decade, with fewer expressing pride in the military, political influence, and historical trajectory. Gallup polling shows 53% of US adults are 'extremely' or 'very' proud to be American, the lowest since 2001, with Democrats and independents showing significant drops compared to Republicans. The decline coincides with political turmoil, the Trump administration, the pandemic, and inflation.