UPDATE: A shocking new Gallup poll reveals that nearly 40% of young women in the U.S. are considering leaving the country permanently, a trend that has surged under President Donald Trump. Released on July 16, 2025, the poll shows that for the second consecutive year, approximately 1 in 5 Americans wish to move abroad, with the figure significantly driven by disillusioned young women.
The poll indicates that 40% of women aged 15 to 44 expressed a desire to relocate outside the U.S. if given the chance. This marks a staggering increase from just 4% in 2014. In comparison, only 19% of men in the same age group reported similar aspirations. This growing sentiment among young women highlights a potential crisis in American youth engagement and satisfaction.
Gallup attributes this surge to political attitudes, noting a striking 25-point gap between those who approve and disapprove of Trump’s presidency. Among those who disapprove, 29% expressed a desire to emigrate, while just 4% of Trump supporters feel the same. This politicization of migration aspirations has escalated since Trump took office; from 2008 to 2016, migration desires were relatively consistent across political lines. However, by 2017, the gap exceeded 10 points for the first time, averaging 14 points during Trump’s first term.
As Trump faces a declining approval rating—currently at 36% according to an AP-NORC poll, with a disapproval rating of 62%—the implications of this poll are profound. The data reveals a significant shift in Republican sentiment, with 32% of Republicans now disapproving of Trump’s governance, a rise from 19% in March 2025.
The Gallup poll was conducted among 1,000 Americans aged 15 and older from June 14 to July 16, 2025, and carries a margin of error of ±4.4 percentage points. As these trends unfold, the future of American political engagement, especially among young women, remains uncertain, prompting urgent discussions about the country’s direction.
With this compelling data emerging, the question now is: how will the political landscape adapt to address the concerns of younger generations who feel increasingly alienated from their homeland? Stay tuned for more developments as this story evolves.