A record number of Americans applied for British citizenship in 2024, with a noticeable increase in requests that coincide with the re -election of Donald Trump. While some individuals are driven by the financial policies of the United Kingdom, the sharp rise in requests in recent months of 2024 indicates that many of them seek stability abroad amid political uncertainty. This collective migration has been named “Donald Dasies”, where American citizens are pushing to secure residency in the United Kingdom.
A wave of American immigration to the United Kingdom
According to the UK’s home office, more than 6100 American citizens submitted a request to obtain British citizenship in 2024 – the highest number since the records began in 2004. The last quarter of 2024 alone witnessed a 40 % increase, with more than that. 1700 requests-The largest number one in two decades. This represents a 26 % increase compared to 2023, when less than 5,000 requests were recorded.
The trend repeats a similar displacement during the first period of Trump. In the first half of 2020, more than 5,800 Americans abandoned their nationality in the United States, approximately three times the total of 2019. analysts at that time linked the increase in the tax changes of politics and political discomfort, especially among Americans who are already residing in the United Kingdom. Now, history appears to repeat itself, with entire families joining immigration.
Sophie Turner on raising her American children in the United Kingdom
In addition to citizenship requests, a noticeable rise in American families that move to Britain was also observed. Stephen Pattin, allowing letters, says, an increase of 30-40 % in American tenants. Previously, about 10-15 American families a week helped-and this number now has risen beyond 50.
Among those who transfer the actress Game of Thrones Sophie Turner, who talked about her decision to raise her children in Britain. She referred to fears of armed violence and the erosion of women’s rights as a major incentive behind her movement.
“I couldn’t understand to be the mother of one of these children, knowing that this was something that your country could do – they prefer to give the priorities of arms rights over giving children the right to life,” Turner told Vogue. Meanwhile, women in the United States are stripped of their rights, left, right and center. All of this contributed to this feeling: I must go out, I must go out. “
Turner’s daughters – born in Los Angeles – has the right to obtain British citizenship through their mother, who descends from Northhampton. The family is now residing in Britain, which is part of an increasing direction of American expatriates looking for stability in Notting Hill, Holland Park, Chelsea, Cotswolds, Kensington and Hampstead.
Trump administration effect on LGBTQ families+
The political climate in the Trump administration has made life increasingly difficult for LGBTQ families. David Lespaire, Tax and Immigration Adviser, revealed that many of his clients leave the United States because of fear and discrimination.
“I kept seven families with children who are not converted in just nine days last month,” Lespress said. Perhaps 15 to 20 percent of our couples customers of the same sex. People who call me are the ones who feel goals.
Anxiety is exacerbated by Trump’s executive orders that restrict LGBTQ content in government resources and school libraries. These measures have caused warnings within 7.6 % of Americans who know that they are LGBTQ+, which led them to search for safer environments abroad. For many, the UK offers a more progressive position on equality, making it a favorite destination.
Why Trump has the right to British citizenship
Ironically, the same “Donald Dasers” can one day participate in a nationality with Trump himself. Under the British Nationality Law, Trump is entitled to apply for British citizenship through his mother, Mary Marie Mary, who was born in Scotland.
McCloid immigrated to the United States in 1930 and married Fred Trump in 1936, but under the British Nationality Law in 1948, she kept her British status despite marrying an American citizen. However, at the time of Trump’s birth in 1946, she was unable to transfer her nationality due to old laws that only recognize the father’s lineage.
This was changed the British nationality law in 1981, which allowed people born outside the United Kingdom before 1983 to demand citizenship through their British -born mothers. This means that Trump is qualified to apply for British citizenship today.
The increasing call to the British citizenship of the Americans
The increase in American applications of British citizenship highlights dissatisfaction with the political and social scene in the United States. Many Americans – especially families – are looking for an increasingly disagreement, with fears ranging from armed violence to LGBTQ rights.
Since uncertainty is waving on the horizon over the four years of Trump’s presidency, the “Donald Dasers” number is expected to grow only. For them, Britain offers stability, strongest social policies, and respect for basic rights – all the things they feel are eroding.