# The Perception of Decline_ Is the United States Losing Its Edge

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Podcast: [Conspiracy Theories Exploring The Unseen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen-4853551)
Published: 2026-05-18T09:10:02+00:00
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Is the United States already in decline—and people just won’t admit it? This is a question that's being discussed more openly, especially following a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. They reported that a significant number of Americans, about 41%, believe the U.S. global influence is weakening. Interestingly, only 34% think it’s on the rise. This divide in perception is particularly fascinating when you look at political affiliations. A striking shift has taken place: 55% of Republicans now perceive an increase in U.S. influence, but this contrasts sharply with 63% of Democrats who feel the U.S. influence is diminishing. Isn’t it intriguing how our political beliefs can shape our views on something as broad as national power Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support .

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