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American expats in Europe/the UK

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expatme · 21/01/2026 14:51

Are you as horrified and embarrassed as I am?

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Gahr · 21/01/2026 17:28

LeonMccogh · 21/01/2026 15:23

I’d only judge if I knew for sure they were Trump supporters. Otherwise they have nothing to be ashamed of.

Of course, but the OP didn't ask if non Americans judged Americans. She asked if Americans felt embarrassed. I don't judge random Americans, to be honest most people who voted for Trump aren't shy about it, so if they don't tell you, it's safe to assume they didn't. That doesn't mean that they don't feel embarrassed at their horror of a president.

Gahr · 21/01/2026 17:26

Ahhhblissful · 21/01/2026 15:14

Nope.

Out of interest, do you support Trump? If you don't, aren't you worried that people might think you might? I was very embarrassed to go to Europe after the Brexit vote, I hated what the UK had done. I wanted to tell everyone I met that I'd voted Remain! I would imagine that most non Trump supporting Americans probably feel the same as I did ten years ago.

LeonMccogh · 21/01/2026 15:23

I’d only judge if I knew for sure they were Trump supporters. Otherwise they have nothing to be ashamed of.

Ahhhblissful · 21/01/2026 15:22

expatme · 21/01/2026 15:15

Do you not mind how this looks to the rest of the world?

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Nope.

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expatme · 21/01/2026 15:18

BlueJuniper94 · 21/01/2026 15:16

It's not their fault. If I met an American I wouldn't see them as in any way responsible

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I know it's not my personal fault, but I feel so embarrassed that my country has released this monstrosity on the world. I really do.

We've lived in the UK for a long time and have always felt so welcomed here. I hate this.

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BlueJuniper94 · 21/01/2026 15:16

expatme · 21/01/2026 15:15

Do you not mind how this looks to the rest of the world?

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It's not their fault. If I met an American I wouldn't see them as in any way responsible

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expatme · 21/01/2026 15:15

Ahhhblissful · 21/01/2026 15:14

Nope.

Do you not mind how this looks to the rest of the world?

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Ahhhblissful · 21/01/2026 15:14

Nope.