Over 29 Americans have sought asylum in Australia since second Trump presidency
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- Dozens of Americans are seeking asylum in Australia due to political volatility under Trump's second presidency.
- 29 US citizens applied for humanitarian protection visas in the first six months of 2025.
- The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre reports increased calls from US citizens seeking advice on protection claims.
- Concerns focus on human rights attacks, particularly targeting the LGBTIQ+ community in the US.
- Asylum seekers must prove a 'well-founded fear of persecution' based on race, religion, nationality, social group, or political opinion.
- Applications from US citizens rose from fewer than five in early 2025 to 14 in July.
- No protection visas were granted to US citizens between January and July 2025.
- Canada and Ireland also report increased asylum applications from US citizens post-Trump's election.
- Only about one in six subclass 866 visa applications from all countries is approved.