The grass is always greener… until you realize it’s burning

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Mowers, M. (2026, October 31). The grass is always greener… until you realize it’s burning. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4784707/americans-liberals-europe-reality/

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When Donald Trump won the presidency in 2024, some American liberals and celebrities declared they would move to Europe due to its perceived gentler and more civilized environment. However, recent reports suggest that these expatriates are facing challenges such as expensive public transportation, not entirely free healthcare, and a less welcoming local population. As a result, many Americans who had initially left the country are now considering returning home.

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Remember when Europe was supposed to be the fairy tale promised land for American liberals?

right criticizes liberal views on immigration
Celebrities declared America unlivable. Online threads filled with advice on digital nomad visas, and Americans applied for foreign citizenship in record numbers.

right criticizes those who leave the country
Well, the reviews are in, and apparently the trains aren’t cheap, the healthcare isn’t all free, and the locals aren’t exactly rolling out the welcome mat.

right discredits the benefits of moving to Europe

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When President Donald Trump won in 2024, a certain class of American announced they were packing their bags for the continent’s gentler, wiser, more “civilized” shores.

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2026-11-01 · Washington Examiner

The grass is always greener… until you realize it’s burning · assertive framing

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Remember when Europe was supposed to be the fairy tale promised land for American liberals? asserted

Europe → remember → liberals

When President Donald Trump won in 2024, a certain class of American announced they were packing their bags for the continent’s gentler, wiser, more “civilized” shores. asserted

they → win → shores

Celebrities declared America unlivable. asserted

America → declare → ?

Online threads filled with advice on digital nomad visas, and Americans applied for foreign citizenship in record numbers. asserted

Americans → fill → numbers

Well, the reviews are in, and apparently the trains aren’t cheap, the healthcare isn’t all free, and the locals aren’t exactly rolling out the welcome mat. asserted

locals → roll → mat

Now, many of those Americans are quietly plotting their way back home. asserted

many → plot → way