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Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich urged a global boycott of U.S. travel to protest Trump’s policies, warning his administration is “brutally attacking U.S. democracy.”

In a Guardian op-ed, Reich called on foreign visitors, students, and skilled workers to reconsider coming, citing economic and safety concerns. He argued withholding tourism revenue could pressure Trump.

His plea follows Trump’s anti-immigration crackdown and rising tensions with Canada.

Reich’s call comes as Canadian travel to the U.S. has already shown signs of decline.

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[-] Helen 128 points 3 weeks ago

I’ll never be visiting the USA ever again.

I’m trans. I’m not risking going to a country where a third of the population actively wants me dead and the other two thirds don’t seem to care either way. That country’s rotten to the core.

I care. Granted I'm just one American and I'm not in a position of power, but the blatant bigotry being pushed by some of us is shameful and makes me very angry.

[-] GoofSchmoofer@lemmy.world 37 points 3 weeks ago

I can understand your point of not wanting to travel to the US and you're correct that there is a high number of people that have a negative view of anyone "different" than them. And I would probably say it's a good idea not to for the reason you gave and more, but there are many very passionate people that are fighting for the rights of everyone in America, they just don't get the press so it can be easily interpreted that no one in the US cares.

There are rotten people in power and due to their station they have control of the microphone which makes it sound like that is what everyone thinks. That isn't true.

[-] wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works 30 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

That's great to hear, I'm sure it'll be a huge comfort when I rot in an ICE cell for weeks, months, because the CBP agent didn't like my face!

Yeah, I ain't comin'.

[-] joostjakob@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

They weren't trying to convince you to come, they were trying to gently explain that it's a little mean to judge 100% of the people for what is happening

[-] yetAnotherUser@discuss.tchncs.de 14 points 3 weeks ago

The people who care are a minority.

An important one, yes, but hardly large enough to even protect themselves.

But most US citizens are either reactionary conservative or neoliberal - and neither truly care about minorities.

I honestly believe the number of Americans who actively oppose Trump, to the extent of fighting instead of tolerating him, rivals your tech unionization rates.

[-] MisterOwl@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago

there are many very passionate people that are fighting for the rights of everyone in America

Yeah, that fight has been lost. Nobody should voluntarily come to this country. It's just not worth the risk.

rotten people in power and due to their station they have control of the microphone which makes it sound like that is what everyone thinks. That isn't true.

Maybe, but it is what the voting majority thinks. The US is, in fact, garbage.

[-] Ledericas@lemm.ee 1 points 2 weeks ago

going to a non-red state is still supporting trump through taxes.

[-] conicalscientist@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago

The gestapo are detaining and interrogating conventionally attractive cis white girls. That means nobody is off limits right now. I sure won't be going anymore and I don't fall under a categorically targeted minority.

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/american-pie-actress-detained-ice-1236339981/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/article-canadian-folk-duo-cassie-and-maggie-face-bizarre-loyalty-test-at/

[-] HubertManne@piefed.social 5 points 3 weeks ago

Its more like a third activey wants you dead and a third would prefer that not be the case and a third somehow wanted to stop the horribleness of the democrats by being those friends to folk that makes them not need enemies.

[-] Soulg@ani.social 3 points 3 weeks ago

the other two thirds don't seem to care

That couldn't possibly be more wrong, but you definitely shouldn't come here because of the first third.

[-] Ledericas@lemm.ee 1 points 2 weeks ago

trans, POC, lgbtq+ even scientists or stem looking for career options need to seek elsewhere.

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