As the 2024 presidential election approaches, a notable trend is emerging: Americans are increasingly considering moving to escape the former president’s potential re-election Donald Trump.
In fact, according to Business Insider, Italy, with its rich cultural heritage and more affordable cost of living, is becoming a popular destination for those looking for a new start.
The publication reports that real estate transactions and online discussions actually reflect a growing movement towards expatriation.
In online forums such as the “Expats in Italy” Facebook group, Americans have openly shared their motivations for moving.
According to the report, an individual from Montana said, “Yes, that’s right! I bought a house in a hill town… for a song compared to US prices. I don’t want to be in the US anymore. It’s expensive and sick of all political policies.” crap and shootings.”
Another from Texas said, “The insurrection of a narcissist who couldn’t accept election defeat, combined with his policies on guns and abortion, made the move more of a necessity than just a dream.”
While the idea of Americans threatening to leave the country during election cycles is not new, the current atmosphere feels decidedly different.
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Concerns about Trump’s potential victory in November are much stronger than those of past presidents, leading to what some describe as the “Great Trump Diaspora.”
A recent Washington Post headline, for example, warned: “A Trump dictatorship is increasingly inevitable.”
The Atlantic even dedicated an entire issue to the authoritarian threats America could face “If Trump Wins.”
Gallup’s findings also highlight the unease that a number of Americans feel about Trump’s presidency.
Every four years, the pollster asks Americans whether they would permanently move to another country if they could.
At the end of George W. Bush’s presidency, for example, 11% said yes. During Barack Obama’s presidency the percentage was 10%. Under Trump it rose to 16%, indicating that 40 million Americans were thinking of leaving the country permanently.
Furthermore, the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the ongoing debate over gun control are among the key issues pushing Americans to look to countries with more liberal policies.
Despite the allure of starting over in a place like Italy, potential expats face numerous challenges, from navigating the complexities of foreign real estate markets to adapting to a new culture.
Yet for many Americans disillusioned with the direction their country has taken, the move offers a beacon of hope and an opportunity for a new beginning.
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This content was partially produced with the help of artificial intelligence tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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