Fewer in new poll say they’re proud of being American

The Hill reports on a PRRI poll finding that 51 percent of Americans describe themselves as "extremely" or "very" proud of their American identity, with an additional 23 percent saying they are "moderately proud"—a decline ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. The article is bylined by a reporter at a major national outlet and appears to be straightforward reporting of polling data with basic demographic breakdowns. NBC News and Axios corroborate similar findings from their own polls, with NBC reporting a record-low number claiming extreme pride and Axios noting that overall pride has "fallen below half" in some demographics; these outlets provide additional detail on subgroup variations (Hispanic, religious, and partisan breakdowns) that The Hill's truncated description does not fully capture. The article's framing—leading with decline rather than the absolute 51-point figure—carries a subtly negative cast, though the reporting itself appears factually sound; readers should note that the 51-point figure still represents a majority claiming high pride, which the headline's emphasis on decline may understate.