Poll: Patriotism in the US, Europe and Canada, charted
Politics — 2026-07-11 15:00:00 — www.politico.com
Trump’s MAGA Movement Redefines American Patriotism, Poll Shows
A new international survey highlights how Donald Trump and his MAGA movement have made patriotism and nationalism central to Republican politics, deepening the partisan divide over national symbols like the American flag.
The Flag as a Political Symbol
According to the survey, the American flag has become a defining feature of national pride in the United States—a symbol now increasingly claimed by Trump’s MAGA movement. More than 70 percent of Trump’s 2024 voters say they own an American flag, compared to just 44 percent of those who backed former Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump voters are also more likely (52 percent) than Harris voters (33 percent) to say that displaying a national flag outside your house is considered an act of patriotism.
Partisan Patriotism
This data underscores how Trump’s approach has made the flag and overt displays of patriotism a partisan issue. While most Americans (51 percent) say they own the national flag, the gap between Trump and Harris supporters suggests that expressions of patriotism are now closely tied to political identity. The MAGA movement’s embrace of the flag stands out in contrast to other countries, where flag ownership is far less common.
Shifting Meanings of Patriotism
The survey, conducted by London-based firm Public First, reveals that the meaning of patriotism is evolving across major Western democracies. In the U.S., Trump’s movement has positioned itself as the standard-bearer of national pride, while also fueling debates over what it means to be patriotic in a polarized political climate.
Conclusion
Trump’s influence has transformed the American flag from a unifying national symbol into a marker of partisan identity. As the 2024 election approaches, the MAGA movement’s claim to patriotism continues to shape—and divide—the nation’s sense of pride.
Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/11/poll-politics-patriotism-us-europe-canada-00993636