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Americans Lose Faith in Exceptionalism; Dream Divides Parties

6/8/2026

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AP-NORC poll of 2,596 U.S. adults (April 16-20, 2026) found a drop in belief that America is exceptional.
The poll reports that 25 % say U.S. stands above all others, 44 % view it as one of the greatest, 30 % think nations are better, and support for an elected government fell to two-thirds from 80 % in 2021.
One-third say the American Dream still holds, with 57 % of Republicans versus 17 % of Democrats affirming it.

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AP-NORC poll of 2,596 U.S. adults (April 16-20, 2026) found a drop in belief that America is exceptional.
The poll reports that 25 % say U.S. stands above all others, 44 % view it as one of the greatest, 30 % think nations are better, and support for an elected government fell to two-thirds from 80 % in 2021.
One-third say the American Dream still holds, with 57 % of Republicans versus 17 % of Democrats affirming it.