Ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary next month, a Reuters/Ipsos poll finds widespread uncertainty about the country’s long-term future. The survey, conducted June 12 to June 15 with 1,537 U.S. adults, asks whether the United States will still exist in another 250 years. Results show that 38% of Americans do not believe the country will continue to exist in its current form 250 years from now, while 64% say the nation could be headed for failure. The responses cut across party lines: 40% of Democrats and 26% of Republicans share the view that the U.S. will not last another 250 years, and majorities from both parties express concern about failure (85% of Democrats and 50% of Republicans).
The poll also points to broader worries that accompany these doubts, including expectations that political violence is likely to escalate over the next five years and dissatisfaction with how inflation and the economy are being handled. Coverage notes the findings come amid high-profile planned U.S. anniversary events, with many respondents indicating the celebrations feel too political and that they are unlikely to attend or watch.
