A dramatic shift in how Americans view their own country has come to light this week, revealing a massive partisan divide that hasn’t just grown—it has practically fractured.
According to CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten, national pride among Democrats has plummeted to record lows, while Republican sentiment remains largely anchored where it has been for over a decade.
Citing data from a PRRI survey released in late 2025, Enten highlighted a staggering decline in the number of Democrats who describe themselves as “extremely” or “very” proud to be American. Back in 2013, that figure sat at a robust 83%.
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Fast forward to today, and it has cratered to just 31%. The numbers look even bleaker when filtered by age; among Generation Z Democrats, pride levels have slipped into the 20s. Enten noted that this suggests a powerful cocktail of both age and political affiliation is driving the current disconnect.
In contrast, Republican pride has shown a notable level of resilience. Despite the revolving door of the Oval Office, 80% of Republicans still report high levels of national pride—a figure that has dropped only slightly from 92% in 2013. Enten pointed out that while GOP pride saw a minor dip in some surveys, other metrics, like the Gallup poll, show almost no change at all since the Obama era. This indicates that for many on the right, patriotism remains independent of who is currently sitting behind the Resolute Desk.
This data is backed by multiple sources. A June Gallup poll echoed these findings, noting that only 36% of Democrats felt more than “moderately proud” of their country. Interestingly, Democratic pride had managed to stay above 50% for most of Joe Biden’s presidency, but began to slide toward the end of 2020 before hitting these new current lows.
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The report comes during a period of intense domestic friction. Tensions have been fueled by heated debates over immigration policies and the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Public outcry reached a breaking point in January following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, which sparked significant unrest in Minnesota.
Meanwhile, the political atmosphere in Washington remains equally volatile, as Democratic lawmakers, including Texas Representative Al Green, continue to push for the impeachment of President Trump following his return to office.
Ultimately, the data suggests two very different versions of America existing within the same borders. One side appears to view national pride through the lens of current events and leadership, while the other maintains a more constant sense of identity regardless of the political weather.
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