These

Americans

Want

Out

Thousands of readers shared frustrations, fears and disappointments with American politics, and how they are able to live and work in another country.

By Ronda Kaysen

Ronda Kaysen spoke with 30 American voters about why they want to leave the United States and how they are doing it.

Sept. 6, 2024

Amid an election cycle fueled by existential rhetoric, some Americans are thinking about walking away.

Not from politics. From the entire country.

This summer, nearly 2,000 readers responded to a New York Times survey asking if they would leave the United States should their favored candidate lose the presidential election in November. Another 3,000 people responded to similar questions asked over social media. Some respondents had already moved. Others were taking the steps — looking for jobs overseas, or seeking ways to qualify for residency.