As exit polls from the recent U.S. election pointed towards a second presidency for Donald Trump, a significant number of Americans appeared to be considering emigration. Google reported sharp spikes in searches like "move to Canada," which rose by 1,270 percent, while similar searches about New Zealand and Australia increased by nearly 2,000 and 820 percent respectively. Google data indicated that emigration inquiries for these countries reached all-time highs on Wednesday evening.

This trend echoes the surge seen after Trump’s first win in 2016, yet experts say current interest in leaving may reflect deeper social concerns. Evan Green, managing partner at Canada’s oldest immigration law firm, noted a high volume of inquiries from Americans worried about the future of U.S. democracy. Immigration consultant Heather Bell observed similar anxieties among U.S. clients, though she added that following through on plans to immigrate can be challenging given strict regulations.

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