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Are you wary of travelling to USA currently?

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RosaMoline · 21/02/2025 14:42

I am sure you will tell me I’m BU, but that’s fine!
I’ve been to the states numerous times - Florida (all over, not just Disney/Orlando), New York City, California (los Angeles), Massachusetts and New Orleans.
Myself and 2 adult DCs were planning to go to Orlando again this October. Primarily for Halloween and DS (28) is autistic & very fixated with all things Disney.
DD (30) and I decided not to go ahead and take DS to Disneyland Paris instead. Yes, we’ve been there before, and it doesn’t really compare to the US version (IMO) not even close, but DS won’t mind.
it’s solely down to the current POS in charge and all his minions. America seems (to me) to be on a knife edge, very volatile, and DD being LGBT is understandably unsettled too.
I am not the sort of person who usually would even give a moment’s thought to something like this, but I just have a really uneasy feeling about going there. Chances are, at age 58, I may never go again.
AIBU or would you be thinking twice at the moment about travelling there? (especially Florida which is a red state)
I detest that man SO much!

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Upstartled · 21/02/2025 14:52

No. I'd happily go to America.
Civil war, Jesus🤣

Vicliz24 · 21/02/2025 14:50

I was there two weeks after the election. All was exactly as it usually is . FL was just normal. But they voted for him . If you'd prefer FL go it's fine .

TeenToTwenties · 21/02/2025 14:48

RosaMoline · 21/02/2025 14:46

LGB. Sorry I should’ve clarified.

In which case I wouldn't worry and would head off to Florida.

StandFirm · 21/02/2025 14:48

Whilst politically speaking the US aren't amazing friends to us right now and yes, there are concerning things happening with the civil service and government agencies, it is not worse right now for casual travel than it was last year.
I worry about worsening divisions but I'd be very surprised if widespread unrest erupted in Florida (especially as it is indeed a red state). I'd think some blue cities might be first to see that kind of stuff. The US is a massive place. I think you'll be fine. Don't think about orange man and enjoy yourself.

RosaMoline · 21/02/2025 14:46

TeenToTwenties · 21/02/2025 14:46

Is your DD LGB or T? I think that makes quite a difference.

LGB. Sorry I should’ve clarified.

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TeenToTwenties · 21/02/2025 14:46

Is your DD LGB or T? I think that makes quite a difference.

SwingTheMonkey · 21/02/2025 14:45

Not worried at all. We’ll still be going in the summer, as we do every year.

MotionofTime · 21/02/2025 14:45

RandomButtons · 21/02/2025 14:43

I think they are headed for civil war tbh.

I agree.

RosaMoline · 21/02/2025 14:44

RandomButtons · 21/02/2025 14:43

I think they are headed for civil war tbh.

That’s what I’m thinking too.

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RandomButtons · 21/02/2025 14:43

I think they are headed for civil war tbh.

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