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American Expats in the Netherlands on the 2024 US Election
American expats in the Netherlands share their diverse perspectives and concerns about the 2024 US election, highlighting the global impact and emotional investment in the outcome.
Dutch
Netherlands
International RelationsUs PoliticsElectionsNetherlandsExpatsPolitical Views
John Adams InstituteDemocrats Abroad
Donald TrumpKamala HarrisJoe Biden
- What were the challenges experienced by Americans voting from abroad?
- Several interviewees mentioned the challenges of voting from abroad, including difficulties with registration and the high volume of political solicitations. Despite these difficulties, they felt a strong sense of civic duty.
- Why was there a high level of interest in the US elections among the Dutch population?
- A common theme among the interviewees was the higher level of Dutch interest in the US election compared to other elections, attributed to the close US-Netherlands relationship and the perceived impact of US foreign policy.
- What were the main concerns of American expats in the Netherlands regarding the US elections?
- Americans living in the Netherlands expressed concerns about the US election, particularly regarding Trump's potential impact on democracy. Many felt a stronger sense of involvement than they did in Dutch or European elections.
- What were the different voting choices and motivations expressed by the interviewed Americans?
- The article highlights the diverse perspectives of American expats, with some voting Democrat to oppose Trump, others voting for libertarian parties due to dissatisfaction with both major candidates, and some actively campaigning for their chosen candidate.
- How did the emotional investment and political views of the expats vary regarding the election outcome?
- While some expats felt detached from the intense polarization in US politics, others expressed significant worry about potential instability should Trump win re-election. The emotional investment in the outcome was palpable.