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At least 29 Americans have sought asylum in Australia since second Trump presidency began

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Applications from US citizens make up less than 1% of monthly applications but have risen steadily since Trump’s inaugurationGet our

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Applications from US citizens make up less than 1% of monthly applications but have risen steadily since Trump’s inauguration

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Dozens of Americans are seeking asylum in Australia as their US homeland becomes increasingly fractured and politically volatile during Donald Trump’s second presidency.

At least 29 US citizens applied for humanitarian protection visas in the first six months since Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025, according to Department of Home Affairs figures obtained under Freedom of Information laws.

Source: Guardian - World News

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At least 29 Americans have sought asylum in Australia since second Trump presidency began

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