Fed up with politics, rising costs, and growing fear, more are planning exits.

The American Dream Abroad

More and more Americans are starting to look elsewhere for stability, and not just for vacation. Since Trump’s re-election, immigration and tax consultants have seen a spike in inquiries from U.S. citizens trying to move abroad or get second passports.

Some are taking jobs in places like Morocco. Others are applying for Irish or British citizenship based on ancestry. It’s a quiet but clear movement. In just three months this year, nearly 5,000 Americans applied for Irish citizenship. The UK had its highest number of U.S. applicants since 2004.

This isn’t a fringe trend. It’s becoming a common reaction to rising political tension, threats to civil rights, and a sense that the country is no longer heading in the right direction.

It’s Not Just Politics. It’s Everything

For many of these Americans, this isn’t just about ideology. It’s about survival. Parents with trans kids are looking for safer laws abroad. LGBTQ+ families are exploring exit strategies. Some are simply burnt out from the country’s deepening divide.

And then there’s the money. U.S. inflation may be slowing on paper, but the cost of daily life hasn’t. For teachers, creatives, and middle-class families, moving to countries with a lower cost of living just makes more sense. If you’re earning in dollars and living in Rabat or Rome, your dollar stretches further.

Tax professionals say clients are treating dual citizenship like insurance. A backup plan, in case things get worse. And with new visa restrictions in places like Italy, people are acting fast.

Soft Exit From Hard Reality

This isn’t some celebrity stunt. Sure, Rosie O’Donnell dipped with her non-binary child, but regular people are doing it too. And not because they hate America, but because they miss what it used to feel like.

They’re not looking for perfection. Just a reset. A little more peace, a little less fear. Maybe even the freedom to raise their kids, have conversations, and live without always being on edge.

This quiet exodus is real. And it’s growing.