As U.S. President Donald Trump continues his 51st state rhetoric, it appears more Americans are considering a move to Canada.
For Salem Took, who lives in Maine, Trump’s re-election restarted conversations about moving to Canada — for various important reasons.
“I’m trans. That’s probably the biggest one. And I’m pretty well-documented,” said Took.
Took says the rising cost of living and federal program cuts are also concerns.
But the conversation comes with mixed feelings. Took owns a home with their partner, and their children are in school.
“We were supposed to stay here… I don’t want to be a rat jumping a ship. I don’t think I’m going to have a choice though,” said Took.
A satirical website, called Join Canada, Eh, has Americans voting on which U.S. they want to become Canada’s 11th province.
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