Two-thirds of Americans believe Founding Fathers would be disappointed in the nation at 250 The capital’s 250th anniversary celebrations are marred by numerous headline acts pulling out, leaving Donald Trump as the sole major performer. A new poll indicates that while a majority of American adults are proud to be American, a similar percentage believes the Founding Fathers would be disappointed with the outcome of American democracy. This survey explores Americans’ views on the nation’s past, present, and future leading up to its 250th anniversary.

• Eight of nine headline acts for Washington, D.C.’s 250th anniversary concerts have withdrawn.
• Donald Trump is the only major performer expected to appear.
• A new poll suggests 69% of American adults believe the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed in American democracy.
• Despite this, 68% of American adults express pride in being American.
• A survey of 1,000 adults by Elon University explored feelings about America 250.