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Americans' National Superiority Belief Declines, Especially Among Republicans

12/4/2025

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Pew Research Center survey finds 20% of Americans believe the United States stands above all nations, down from 24% in 2019.
The share who think other countries are better has risen from 21% to 27%, with younger adults more likely to favor that view.
Among Republicans, belief in United States superiority dropped from 40% to 31%.
Democrats rose from 31% to 36% in the share thinking other countries are better.

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Story summary

Pew Research Center survey finds 20% of Americans believe the United States stands above all nations, down from 24% in 2019.
The share who think other countries are better has risen from 21% to 27%, with younger adults more likely to favor that view.
Among Republicans, belief in United States superiority dropped from 40% to 31%.
Democrats rose from 31% to 36% in the share thinking other countries are better.