Washington Examiner reports that 33% of Americans described themselves as extremely proud to be American in 2026, down 8 points from 2025 and below levels recorded in 2005 and 2015. The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence falls on July 4, 2026. Partisan differences appear in the same poll, with 70% of Republicans, 28% of independents, and 14% of Democrats selecting the top category.