(Observer WebEx) On July 4, Biden delivered a speech celebrating the United States’ Independence Day. In his speech, Biden talked about seeking "principled patriotism" as the country faces economic challenges and national divisions, and that "no individual, no party, no interest can override the idea of America."
It is worth mentioning that the latest Gallup poll at the end of last month showed that Americans’ pride in their country hit a record low.
Screenshot of National Public Radio's NPR report: Biden urged unity in his July 4 speech while acknowledging the bad mood in the United States
Comprehensive National Public Radio NPR, British Reuters news, July 4 in At a barbecue held with military families at the White House, Biden emphasized that the United States is "the only country in the world that was founded on 'ideas,' not geography, religion or ethnicity." And this "American concept" still has some shortcomings in some places, "(but) it continues until this moment." He emphasized that "everyone is included in the American ideal, and the ambitions of the few cannot be allowed to overwhelm the aspirations of the majority."
National Public Radio NPR stated that Biden’s remarks were intended to “affirm” the test that American democracy endured on January 6, 2021, when demonstrators stormed the U.S. Capitol in order to “disrupt” Congress’s response to 2020 Certification of presidential election results.
reported that Biden also "defended freedom" in his speech. He said, "The America I saw on July 4th is a broad and broad-minded place where we can debate and put forward different opinions." He called on the people to "be like what happened in history. United by our love for our country," he said, "America will persevere and get through these 'troubling' times."
Video screenshot of Biden's speech at the "Independence Day" celebration in the United States
In addition, Biden lamented "deeply" in his speech: "The economy is growing, but not without pain. Freedom is under attack, both at home and abroad. Under attack. In recent days, (we) have reason to believe that this country is going backwards, freedoms are being affected, and the rights that should be protected are no longer protected.”
Reuters analyzed this, saying that although there was no specific explanation, Biden said. It seems to recognize the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade case. This decision means that the protection of women’s abortion rights at the federal level in the United States in the past 50 years no longer exists, and American women’s human rights are facing a major regression.
Perhaps it is the division, turmoil, and epidemic in the United States that make Biden "too busy to take care of himself." At this barbecue party attended by senior U.S. officials and military personnel, Biden said: "I know everything right now may make people tired and uneasy, but today "Tonight, I want you to know that we will get through this." He said that the United States has been "feeling forward" and called for domestic unity. He insisted that "although there are voices of division in the United States, there is unity." And serving the masses is still the mainstream belief.”
At the same time, Biden admitted in his speech that the United States is currently "regressing", but he "optimistically" affirmed the progress and future of the United States. "After we have made great progress, we have taken a few steps back," he said. "After trying to lay the foundation for a better future, the bad things from our past come back and sometimes pull us back." Biden still encouraged people in his speech, saying that he still had hope for the future of the United States.
According to analysis by National Public Radio NPR, Biden is facing a country that currently does not look so optimistic. A recent poll conducted by The Associated Press and NORC showed that 85% of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track. Biden's approval rating among voters is near the lowest point of his presidency, with 40% approving of Biden's job performance in a recent NPR/PBS News One-Hour Marist poll, although Democrats are at the same level Voter support in opinion polls.
In addition, according to an analysis article titled "American Patriotism Has Reached a New Low" published by US CNN CNN, the latest Gallup poll shows that Americans' sentiment towards National pride is at an all-time low.
CNN report screenshot: American patriotism has reached a new low.
data shows that only 38% of American adults said they were "extremely proud" to be American. This is the lowest level of approval since Gallup began surveying the question in 2001, and before 2015, Gallup had never found less than 55 percent expressing "extreme pride."
Gallup survey: 2001-2022, American adults are proud to be American
CNN analysis points out that the decline in Americans' extreme pride is largely due to the significant decline in Republicans and independents. of. While Republicans remain the group most likely to express extreme pride in the country, that number is now down to 58%, a sharp drop from 75% in 2019. And among independents, only 34% say they are very proud of America today, compared with 41% in 2019
Gallup Survey: Partisans Feel Very Proud of Being American, 2001-2022 Of extreme pride
Gallup noted that this poll was conducted during a particularly difficult time. "These data come from a poll conducted between June 1 and 20," a Gallup official said. "The survey was conducted in the wake of the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, and at the peak of Before the court overturned Roe v. Wade."
As Gallup shows, America is in "tough times," and NPR noted that Biden remained "optimistic" about the country in his July 4 speech. "will stand the test," he said, calling on all Americans to commit themselves to ensuring that "America is never an unscrupulous pursuit of power, but a covenant nation of trust, hope, and commitment."
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