The Fourth of July is a stark reminder of America’s triumph over British rule—a fact that must sting for our friends across the Atlantic. Imagine watching a once-subjugated colony develop into the leading global power, only to have its independence celebrated with fireworks every year. It’s no surprise that they grapple with this historical wound.
However, it is astonishing to find that one in five Americans would consider swapping their president for the British monarch, according to a recent poll. And as our good friends at POLITICO report, this sentiment climbs to over one-third among certain demographics, particularly 18-29-year-olds. Sounds crazy, right? It’s time to set the record straight.
While James Johnson of JL Partners insists that this polling data reflects a genuine desire among young voters, it’s crucial to scrutinize the methodology. Opt-in online polls often yield misleading results, especially from the younger crowd who participate primarily for incentives. Research shows that such polls frequently exaggerate uncommon opinions. For example, a survey once found that 12% of respondents believed they had licenses to operate nuclear submarines—when in reality, less than 1% of Americans actually do.
Let’s be clear: Gen Z does not crave monarchy. They may express whimsical ideas, but the reality is that politically, they are moving to the Right. Why? Because a new American golden age is dawning. The economy is booming, international threats like Iran are being contained, and our cultural icons are thriving.
Meanwhile, back in England, chaos reigns. Rappers are inciting violence, and citizens are in an uproar over minor inconveniences like weather changes. Who would want to trade American freedom for that?
At the heart of it, polling numbers can be misleading. Remember when the polls predicted Trump’s defeat? We know the truth. And that truth is that Americans have no appetite for monarchy. The very essence of our nation is incompatible with aristocracy—a sentiment that predates our formal declaration of independence.
John Adams once articulated, “The Revolution was in the Minds and Hearts of the People.” And that spirit lives on today. We cherish our liberty, knowing that unlike any monarchy, the true power lies with the people.
In Mark Helprin’s novel, Freddy and Fredericka, the narrative captures this essence beautifully: America does not need a king. Our greatness is rooted not in a royal lineage but in the divine principle that elevates every individual. America embodies the idea that each person, in their own right, reigns supreme—answering only to God.
So let the monarchists conduct their polls and the media amplify their findings. We’ll continue to thrive in our unique American experiment, unhindered by the weight of crowns or thrones. We know, unequivocally, that we are a nation without a king.
