America's biggest export might soon be its own citizens. According to the American Psychological Association, 63% of adults ages 18 to 34 have considered leaving the country this year because of "the state of the nation." Among parents, more than half (53%) say the same. The study found that stress about the country's future has hit a historic high. 75% of Americans say they're more worried about the direction of the nation than they used to be, and 76% call that fear a "significant source of stress." Dummkopf Trumpf's approval rating is 37% and thanks to his fascist, xenophobic, and oligarch-oriented junta, record numbers of American students have been applying to attend college outside the US. Tuition costs, school shootings, and ICE oppression against free speech on American college campuses have taken their toll: drudge.com. Who can blame America's youth for wanting to leave?
The anxiety isn't limited to politics. Half of all adults reported feeling lonely, and 69% said they needed more emotional support this year than they received. "People are overwhelmed by societal division, technology, and uncertainty about what's next," said the APA. "It's affecting how they relate to each other and themselves." AI is creeping into the collective stress index. 57% of adults now say the rise of AI adds to their anxiety, up from 49% last year. Among students, that number has nearly doubled to 78%. As automation expands and misinformation spreads, Americans are increasingly uneasy about how technology will reshape work, privacy, and even identity. Still, the survey found that most people haven't given up. 77% say they have some control over their personal futures, and 84% believe they can build good lives despite national instability. Family, friendships, and health remain top sources of meaning. But optimism has its limits. 66% of adults think they've sacrificed more than previous generations, and many feel the country isn't keeping up its end of the bargain. For young Americans, especially, the American dream feels more like a relocation plan.
Worst. President. Ever.
