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RECORD 45% of Americans Are INDEPENDENTS - Time to BREAK the Two-Party Swamp!

Gary FranchiFebruary 22, 2026251 views
RECORD 45% of Americans Are INDEPENDENTS - Time to BREAK the Two-Party Swamp!
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Patriots, the writing is on the wall: Americans are FED UP with the corrupt two-party establishment that has failed us for decades. A bombshell new Gallup poll shows a record-breaking 45% of voters now identify as independents, completely rejecting both the Democrat and Republican party labels.

Think about that for a moment. Nearly HALF of all Americans are so disgusted with the political swamp that they refuse to associate with either major party. And who can blame them?

The numbers tell the whole story: 58% of Americans view the Republican Party unfavorably, while an even worse 61% have unfavorable views of the corrupt Democrat Party. These aren't just bad numbers - they're a complete repudiation of business-as-usual politics.

The MAGA Movement Transcends Party Politics

Here's what the establishment doesn't want you to understand: President Trump's America First movement was NEVER really about the Republican Party. It was about putting everyday Americans first, draining the swamp, and taking on the corrupt uniparty that enriches itself while hardworking families struggle.

While RINOs like Mitch McConnell and Mitt Romney spent years stabbing Trump in the back, millions of independent-minded Americans saw through the charade. They recognized that the real battle isn't Republican versus Democrat - it's the American people versus the corrupt political class.

This massive independent surge represents something powerful: Americans who think for themselves, reject media narratives, and demand results over political theater. These are the same folks who delivered Trump his decisive 2024 victory despite every dirty trick the establishment threw at him.

"The two-party system has become a protection racket for career politicians who care more about their next election than the next generation of Americans."

Smart political observers know the path forward isn't through some pie-in-the-sky third party that will split the conservative vote and hand power back to the radical left. It's about supporting America First candidates who will fight the swamp regardless of party label.

With Trump now in his second term and the MAGA agenda in full swing, these independent-minded Americans are getting a front-row seat to what real leadership looks like. No wonder they're rejecting the failed party establishments that gave us endless wars, open borders, and economic decline.

The question isn't whether Americans want change - they've already spoken. The question is whether the political class will listen, or if We the People will have to drag them kicking and screaming into a new era of accountability.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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AmericaFirst1776Verifiedjust now
About time! The uniparty has been selling us out for decades.
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CommonSenseConservativeVerifiedjust now
This trend makes sense when you look at how out of touch both parties are with regular working Americans. Neither side represents our values anymore.
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ConservativeRealistVerifiedjust now
While I love seeing people reject the establishment, I worry that this just splits the conservative vote and helps Democrats win. We need a better strategy than just going Independent.
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PatriotMike88Verifiedjust now
FINALLY! People are waking up to the fact that both parties are just different wings of the same corrupt bird. Time for real Americans to take back our country!
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ConstitutionGalVerifiedjust now
This gives me hope that we can actually drain the swamp for real this time.
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FreedomFirst2024Verifiedjust now
Exactly right Mike! The establishment GOP has betrayed us just as much as the Democrats.
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SmallGovTexanVerifiedjust now
I switched to Independent three years ago after watching the Republicans cave on spending again and again. Best political decision I ever made.
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TeaPartyVetVerifiedjust now
My whole family left the Republican Party after they stabbed Trump in the back. We're done with politicians who promise one thing and do another.
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RedStateRefugeeVerifiedjust now
Same here! Registered Independent last month and it felt liberating.
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FiscalHawkVerifiedjust now
I've been saying this for years - there's no real difference between establishment Republicans and Democrats when it comes to spending our tax dollars. They're all swamp creatures.
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LibertarianDadVerifiedjust now
This is encouraging, but how do we actually break their stranglehold on the electoral process? The two parties have rigged the system with ballot access laws and debate requirements.
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VoteThemOutVerifiedjust now
Start local and work up. City council, school board, county commissioner - that's where real change begins.