Poll: most Americans doubt the US will survive intact to its 500th anniversary in 2276

Drudge Report—The survey, taken as the country approaches its 250th birthday, found a majority of respondents expressed pessimism about the nation's long-term cohesion and survival as a unified entity. The finding reflects deep public anxiety about political polarization, institutional trust, and national identity. It is one of the bleakest readings of national confidence recorded in recent polling.

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• Drudge Report — Poll shows most Americans doubt the US will survive intact to its 500th anniversary