A recent national survey indicates that the highest number of voters since 2011 express pride in their country. About 58% of respondents claim to feel proud, reflecting a notable increase of 13 percentage points since June 2024. However, 41% indicate a lack of pride. This survey was conducted before recent events in the Middle East, such as US military actions targeting Iran’s nuclear sites and President Trump’s involvement in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
The rise in national pride seems to be primarily driven by Republicans, with 85% expressing pride compared to just 36% last summer. For Democrats, pride also increased but is somewhat less overwhelming, with 36% now claiming pride (and 61% not). Independent voters appear stable, with roughly 40% expressing pride in the nation.
A Republican pollster, Daron Shaw, suggests that pride in America should transcend partisan politics, although this idea is somewhat clouded by the current data. He notes that expressions of pride tend to fluctuate depending on which party is in control of the White House.
When looking at specific demographics, strong feelings of pride are evident among MAGA supporters (92%), Republican men (88%), and white evangelical Christians (80%). In contrast, less pride is evident among women with college degrees (51% don’t feel proud), younger voters under 30 (57%), and 61% of Democrats.
Moreover, 68% of those surveyed believe that the United States is the best country in the world, although only 30% disagree. This sentiment has remained relatively steady over the past four years but does not align with the higher percentages seen in 2015 (83%) and 2011 (84%). Back in 2011, 89% of Republicans, 84% of Democrats, and 73% of independents felt proud to be living in the US. Today, that number remains high at 90% among Republicans, but it has decreased significantly among Democrats (down 34 points to 50%) and independents (down 13 points to 60%).
Generally, trust in the federal government remains low, with only about a third expressing confidence in it. This marks a stark contrast to 2002, when trust levels were higher at 54%. The trend observed has seen most Democrats (73%) and independents (80%) expressing distrust in the government, while Republicans are more divided (47% trust it, 48% do not).
Even with a sense of pride, over 80% express significant concern about the nation’s future. Main issues troubling voters include inflation (84%), government spending (80%), Iran’s potential nuclear threat (78%), anti-Semitism (69%), illegal immigration (67%), the use of the military domestically (66%), and protests in US cities (63%). For Democrats and independents, concern about the future ranks as the top issue, whereas it is viewed as the fourth most pressing issue for Republicans, trailing behind illegal immigration, the Iranian nuclear threat, and government spending.
The data comes from a Fox News Survey conducted from June 13-16, 2025, involving 1,003 registered voters randomly selected from national voter files. Participants engaged with live interviewers or completed the survey online. The overall results carry a margin of error of ±3 percentage points, and variations in response within subgroups may be greater. Factors like question wording and order can also influence the outcomes of the survey. Demographic weights were applied to ensure the sample represented the broader registered voter population.
