According to a new POLITICO poll, American adults are divided on how the Founding Fathers would view today’s United States: only 27% say they would feel proud, while 51% believe they would feel disappointed. Another 22% said neither or were uncertain. This sense of pessimism spans the political spectrum. Although voters who supported Trump in the 2024 election were more likely to think the Founding Fathers would feel pride, even among them there is division—42% believe they would feel proud, and another 42% believe they would feel disappointed. Among those who backed Harris in 2024, the situation is even more concerning. The survey shows nearly two-thirds believe the Founding Fathers would be disappointed with today’s America. Majorities in both parties agree that “America is losing what makes it America.” However, Democrats and Republicans differ significantly on what constitutes patriotism—from singing the national anthem and supporting the military to owning an American flag—and on how much pride the nation should take in its history. Patriotism itself has become increasingly politicized in the United States. Across the West, the political right has come to dominate the overt language and symbols of national pride. The rise of Trump and his MAGA movement has pushed the Republican Party toward nationalist policies, such as mass deportation of immigrants, an aggressive trade agenda, and a “America First” approach across all issues. This has led many Democrats to reconsider how to redefine patriotism for themselves and their constituents.

Another POLITICO poll reveals that about six in ten Americans say politics seems to be everywhere now—even in places where it shouldn’t have a political tone—a rare point of consensus between Republicans and Democrats. Majorities in both parties also believe that celebrities’ involvement in political matters is becoming increasingly irrelevant unless their views align with their own.

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