The Democrats’ Patriotism Gap

It’s not all about Trump. Democrats were less proud of the country than Republicans were even when Obama and Biden were president.

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A demonstrator holds an upside-down American flag during a “No Kings” protest in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., March 28, 2026.

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Democrats take great offense at accusations of being unpatriotic, but the data don’t lie.

A new NBC News poll captured the partisan gap over pride in America. Overall, 56 percent of Americans are extremely or very proud of the country, but only 29 percent of Democrats, compared with 90 percent of Republicans.

Rich Lowry

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Rich Lowry

Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.

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