Americans doubt nation's long-term future, poll finds

The United States is approaching its 250th anniversary next month, but many Americans doubt that the country will survive for another 250 years.

This was revealed by a Reuters/Ipsos poll, which highlighted deep divisions in how Americans view their country.

About 38% of respondents — including 40% of Democrats and 26% of Republicans — said they do not believe the United States will still exist as a united nation in 250 years, while 62% expressed confidence that the country will endure, CE Report quotes ANSA.

Meanwhile, 64% said that American democracy is at risk of failing, compared with 57% in August last year. The increase was driven by a growing number of Republicans concerned about the stability of the country's democratic system.

A majority of Americans, including three-quarters of Democrats and half of Republicans, believe that the celebrations marking the country's 250th anniversary have become overly politicized.

Respondents were also divided over how to celebrate Independence Day. Around 52% of Republicans said their celebrations would include wearing red, white, and blue clothing — the colors of the American flag — compared with 20% of Democrats. Republicans were also more likely than Democrats to attend fireworks displays (46% versus 28%).

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