Page 5 | Is it safe to visit The US?

niknak1234 · 2026-04-02T15:59:43+00:00

Over the last few months I have seen a lot of is it safe to travel to The US threads, and a lot of replies of "I wouldn't chance it." Why do people really think is going to happen at the most popular tourist destinations? Strip searched at JFK airport because you posted you didn't like Trump on Mumsnet? Shot by ICE at The Magic Kingdom whilst queueing up to meet Chip n Dale? Deported to Caracas whilst watching Lion King on Broadway?

BeavisMcTavish · 03/04/2026 15:24

WeirdyBeardyMarrowBabyLady · 03/04/2026 06:09

Would you holiday in Russia? Or China?

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Absolutely not - but then I wouldn’t go to Turkey either. I don’t think there’s any comparison.

MidnightMeltdown · 03/04/2026 10:52

BeavisMcTavish · 03/04/2026 05:19

I wouldn’t hesitate to visit the US.. I have done recently, and felt as safe as I ever have there (or any other UK city for that matter). The people are all friendly, more than can be said for London where I look over my shoulder permanently expecting to be mugged by the locals.

Not visiting a country because of the current president is next level bat shit. It’s still the same country with the same people, holding the same views they’ve always had.

I’d take Trumps US over Starmers Britain a hundred times over.

You should go live there then. With your intellectual prowess I’m sure that you’d fit right in with the Trump voters.

Fends · 03/04/2026 10:42

YankSplaining · 02/04/2026 23:59

Right now I’m sitting on a couch in my home in a Midwestern state, eating a Cadbury Creme Egg I bought at Walmart. Nearly all the employees at that particular Walmart are black Muslim women, who I’d guess are probably Somali given the demographics around here. My daughter’s class at a small Catholic school has four or five kids with immigrant parents - in this case, Kenyan and Mexican. My neighbors are Vietnamese. Nobody’s flailing and gasping because oh, my, people of color with accents.

@YankSplaininghow much did you pay for the crème egg?

southcoastsammy · 03/04/2026 10:00

I go for work and family reasons. I am white, and I would seriously consider refusing to go for work if I wasn't. So yes, it is that bad. As for safety, the crime and drug rates there are sky high at the moment, so personal safety will be more of an issue in some cities.

CharlotteRumpling · 03/04/2026 09:56

I walk around in London on my own at midnight and have never had a bad experience. Also take public transport.
There was a recent article about how right wing bots have been used to spread disinformation about crime in London. Violent crime has fallen. Shoplifting and phone snatching has increased.

Alouest · 03/04/2026 09:32

Wishfulthinking1977 · 02/04/2026 23:55

They have had alot of bad experiences, as in being spat at, stolen items whilst out, foul language, things thrown at them. police chasing people across back gardens, knife issues, it's got to the point they don't leave their houses at night, they especially avoid buses. Possibly just an area thing? But it's enough to stop him wanting to return, I suppose he feels it doesn't resemble the place he remembers? I know he worries alot about his sister who is elderly.

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This sounds completely bizarre. I can only assume they have only visited/lived in some really awful bit of London that I have never been to. My experience of London is nothing like that at all, and I have friends all over London who also would not recognise this.

PinkPonyAnonymous · 03/04/2026 06:15

niknak1234 · 02/04/2026 17:43

I find that so odd.

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Their homeland has fallen to fascism. Why would anyone want to visit a fascist state? I will not visit the US in the same way I wouldn’t have visited apartheid South Africa.

KeepYaHeadUp · 03/04/2026 06:12

I have just got back from California with my young children. We are white, so I absolutely acknowledge my privilege there plus my kids are young so not likely to be the target of anything. But it felt completely safe. Everyone we met who wanted to chat seemed v pro UK (planning trips to London, Europe , etc) and nothing dodgy happened.

WeirdyBeardyMarrowBabyLady · 03/04/2026 06:09

BeavisMcTavish · 03/04/2026 05:19

I wouldn’t hesitate to visit the US.. I have done recently, and felt as safe as I ever have there (or any other UK city for that matter). The people are all friendly, more than can be said for London where I look over my shoulder permanently expecting to be mugged by the locals.

Not visiting a country because of the current president is next level bat shit. It’s still the same country with the same people, holding the same views they’ve always had.

I’d take Trumps US over Starmers Britain a hundred times over.

Would you holiday in Russia? Or China?

OnceUponATimed · 03/04/2026 05:28

User33538216 · 03/04/2026 00:21

Come on OP, you can’t be that ignorant.

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We're debating with a Trump supporter so it's a high chance they are.

Daisy03 · 03/04/2026 05:24

Assuming you’re not Muslim? You’re talking with quite a bit of privilege there

BeavisMcTavish · 03/04/2026 05:20

dupe

BeavisMcTavish · 03/04/2026 05:19

I wouldn’t hesitate to visit the US.. I have done recently, and felt as safe as I ever have there (or any other UK city for that matter). The people are all friendly, more than can be said for London where I look over my shoulder permanently expecting to be mugged by the locals.

Not visiting a country because of the current president is next level bat shit. It’s still the same country with the same people, holding the same views they’ve always had.

I’d take Trumps US over Starmers Britain a hundred times over.

Swissmeringue · 03/04/2026 04:47

I'm in California at the minute. It's been as pleasant and welcoming as every other time I've visited.

mathanxiety · 03/04/2026 04:44

quocket · 02/04/2026 21:03

massively restricted

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No, not so. There are many states where nothing has changed at all.

ChaseTheSin · 03/04/2026 04:42

niknak1234 · 02/04/2026 17:49

I think he is great.

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Why? I mean there are sooooo many reasons why he isn’t, unless you’re on a wind up?

mathanxiety · 03/04/2026 04:37

mindutopia · 02/04/2026 17:06

I think it’s safe, generally, yes. At least mostly from political violence (perhaps assuming you are the right demographics).

I’m American, lived there 30 years. Would I go there right now? No. That’s partly for political reasons. I refuse to allow my non-American family members to be searched. But also there are safety issues not specifically related to Trump. Violent crime is high. It’s worse than it used to be, but even when I lived there, I was constantly watching over my shoulder, nervous walking alone after dark, locking doors behind me as soon as I got home. I don’t do any of that here. I’d say it’s similar to South Africa in many ways (used to live there as well and I also wouldn’t travel there voluntarily these days).

I live here.

I feel very safe. I live in a quiet suburb and can leave my door unlocked overnight (frequently do). If graffiti ever appears in a public place, it is power washed away within 48 hours.

The confidence I have in my own personal safety and in the security of my home and belongings used to horrify my DM back when she was young enough and well enough to visit from across the pond.

She lives in a suburb too, and all the houses there including hers are bristling with security cameras and motion sensor lights that can probably be seen from outer space.

MidnightMeltdown · 03/04/2026 03:07

Crushed23 · 02/04/2026 21:14

There’s a massive disconnect between MN and reality. International visitors to the US only fell 3% in 2025, and that will be more than made up for in 2026 with the World Cup this year.

I live here (in a major tourist hotspot) and I would LOVE for tourist numbers to come down because you can’t move for them about 8 months of the year. But alas, tourists from around the world still arrive in their tens of millions every year.

🤣🤣🤣

The US is expected to lose 12.5 billion dollars in tourism - hardly an insignificant sum!

MidnightMeltdown · 03/04/2026 02:59

I don’t care whether it’s safe or not, why should we go over there and spend money? Plenty of other places to go. US tourist industry is, quite understandably, really suffering right now. Why would you go over there and support them? They need to learn some lessons.

DdraigGoch · 03/04/2026 01:22

CostOfLoving · 02/04/2026 23:46

Out of curiousity, what do your father's family living in London think is so dangerous?
I can understand people from outside London not knowing the reality, just stories, but not those actually living there!

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I went to London the other week and was robbed in broad daylight: Nine quid for a pint!

JustSawJohnny · 03/04/2026 00:36

Yes, for the most part it is, but I won't be going under this administration.

User33538216 · 03/04/2026 00:21

niknak1234 · 02/04/2026 17:13

😂

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Come on OP, you can’t be that ignorant.

WeirdyBeardyMarrowBabyLady · 03/04/2026 00:00

People can spend their money however they choose and regardless of whether you happen to think it’s logical. I had assumed from Trump’s statements that he wouldn’t want British people there anyway such is his contempt for us. Happy to oblige.

CostOfLoving · 03/04/2026 00:00

Wishfulthinking1977 · 02/04/2026 23:55

They have had alot of bad experiences, as in being spat at, stolen items whilst out, foul language, things thrown at them. police chasing people across back gardens, knife issues, it's got to the point they don't leave their houses at night, they especially avoid buses. Possibly just an area thing? But it's enough to stop him wanting to return, I suppose he feels it doesn't resemble the place he remembers? I know he worries alot about his sister who is elderly.

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Gosh. Not sure if it's an area thing or they have been unlucky.
Makes sense they are scared though.

YankSplaining · 02/04/2026 23:59

Right now I’m sitting on a couch in my home in a Midwestern state, eating a Cadbury Creme Egg I bought at Walmart. Nearly all the employees at that particular Walmart are black Muslim women, who I’d guess are probably Somali given the demographics around here. My daughter’s class at a small Catholic school has four or five kids with immigrant parents - in this case, Kenyan and Mexican. My neighbors are Vietnamese. Nobody’s flailing and gasping because oh, my, people of color with accents.