In recent years, patriotism among young Americans has been steadily declining—a troubling trend with profound implications for the future of our nation.
Thankfully, the tide seems to be turning. More and more members of Gen Z, particularly young men, are trending conservative, embracing faith, and rejecting the anti-American narratives that dominated millennial culture.
WHAT DROVE THE DECLINE?
According to a 2023 Gallup survey, only 39 percent of U.S. adults said they felt “extremely proud” to be American—the lowest level on record. A Wall Street Journal survey shows an even sharper drop: in 1998, 70 percent of Americans considered patriotism “very important.” By 2023, that number had fallen to just 38 percent.