Over several months Foreign Correspondent has been filming with some of these Australians in the lead up to the presidential election. As they live their lives, they witness the US becoming more febrile, gun violence is always on the agenda, and now there is even talk of civil war.
Some are horrified by the state of affairs, others hail Donald Trump as a hero with lessons for Australia. Their experiences reflect the deep divisions in America, and as political tensions escalate, some are asking the question, should they stay, or should they go?
WARNING: This video is unsuitable for children. It also contains some strong language. – Mark