Ireland becomes refuge for anti-Trump Americans
Summary
A France 24 report says tens of thousands of Americans have moved to Ireland in recent years, with some citing policies and discrimination in the United States under President Donald Trump. Ireland is receiving the newcomers while balancing its close ties with Washington and reliance on U.S. investment.Key Facts
- About 10,000 Americans settled in Ireland last year, according to the report.
- Nearly 100 Americans applied for asylum in Ireland last year, citing political, racial or gender persecution.
- The report features U.S. arrivals including a Trinity College Dublin postgraduate student, a former NOAA employee from Alaska and a transgender couple.
- The former NOAA employee said he lost his job after budget cuts imposed by the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency.
- The report says applications for Irish passports have reached a record level.
- It notes that about one in 10 Americans claims Irish ancestry.
- Ireland has longstanding ties with the United States and relies on U.S. investment to support economic growth.
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