Rep.Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., is sounding the alarm over polling revealing that a record-low number of Americans were "very proud" of their country last year."In Gallup’s 25-year patriotism survey, just 17 percent, or less than 1 in 5 American adults, reported that they were ‘very proud’ of being an American," Hageman said in a recent floor speech."Our excitement for America has been dimmed by accusations of an unacceptable morality, our self-image tarnished by a novel self-flagellation," she added.Hageman’s speech, set to be delivered in the coming week, argues that the country has a distinct cultural identity that merits preservation and urges readers to rekindle their appreciation of it on America’s 250th Independence Day.STUNNINGLY LOW PERCENTAGE OF ADULTS IN US THINK AMERICA STANDS ABOVE EVERY OTHER NATION: POLLRep.
Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, US, on Thursday, March 2, 2023.(Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)"We must stop pretending that America is just an idea, or that we have no shared culture worth fighting for," Hageman wrote."This does not mean that we reject other cultures or traditions.
America has, in fact, been one of the most gracious countries in history to welcome people from across the globe to our shores. By inviting those who seek to make our country home, however, we are not obligated to subjugate our American history, culture and traditions for theirs.
We instead welcome them here to partake in and succeed in the American way of life."Gallup’s 2025 findings record that only 36% of Democrats said they were "very proud" of the U.S., down from 62% the year before.Comparatively, Republicans recorded much higher levels at 92 percent among respondents.Independents also hit a low point, with just 53% expressing a great deal of pride, a seven-point drop from a year prior.ONLY 27 PERCENT OF DEMOCRATS WILL DISPLAY AMERICAN FLAG ON JULY 4: POLL...