Donald Dashers: Famous Americans Flee Trump’s USA for London

They are known as the ‘Donald Dashers’—wealthy Americans and Hollywood stars seeking refuge in London to escape President Donald Trump. According to Deutsche Welle, famous couples like Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes, along with American designer Tom Ford, have left the USA under Trump’s leadership to settle in London. Tom Ford spent nearly £80 million last November on a property in Chelsea, while actors Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes plan to buy a home in Notting Hill, a prime choice for Americans crossing the Atlantic. Within 12 months, applications by Americans seeking British citizenship have surged by 40%. Research from real estate firm Knight Frank shows that during the last three months of 2024, Americans accounted for 11.6% of foreign buyers in central London, surpassing Chinese buyers at 8.1%. Factors driving this trend include the strong dollar, offering a 38% discount on luxury London properties compared to a decade ago, alongside a slight decrease in average home prices. Additionally, the reliable legal framework of the UK continues to attract Americans over other destinations like Italy, Portugal, Spain, or Dubai.