In 2016, John Cena challenged how we think about patriotism. Patriotism isn’t just about fireworks, flags, or ceremonial displays—it goes beyond the symbols we often associate with it. America is shaped by both its pride and its differences, and those differences are key to understanding what patriotism truly means. Being patriotic means recognizing the people who make up the nation, not only celebrating abstract ideals or images. Patriotism exists alongside disagreement, division, and complexit