An American living in Sydney has revealed he was forced to take a ‘mental health day’ after reeling from Trump’s US election triumph.
Logan Wein, 27, who moved to Sydney a year ago, said the defeat of Kamala Harris left him unable to go into the office.
‘I’ve decided to take a mental health day,’ a visibly distressed Mr Wein told his social media followers the day after the US election was called in Trump’s favour.
‘I didn’t go into work. I didn’t really have it in me to be in an office setting talking about politics.’
He added: ‘I’m just going to chill today. Drink iced lattes. Go on a walk – that’s it.’
Mr Wein, who was born and raised in the key swing state of Pennsylvania, which Trump snatched back from the Democrats, but was registered to vote in Texas as that was where he was last living, said he was ‘thankful’ to be living Down Under.
‘But today is one of those days where I just want to be with my family, hugging them,’ he added.
‘I’m not surprised by the outcome of the election the slightest bit. However, I am disappointed in the American people.
Logan Wein (pictured), 27, who moved to Sydney a year ago, said the defeat of Kamala Harris left him unable to go into the office
Mr Wein, who was born and raised in the key swing state of Pennsylvania which Trump snatched back from the Democrats , said he was ‘thankful’ to be living in Australia but said he wanted to be there for his family back in Pennsylvania
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‘It blows my mind that so many Americans support a convicted criminal and somebody that just wants to take the rights away from millions.’
Mr Wein, who works in HR, said he was ‘terrified’ for the direction of his home country given the Republicans now controlled all three branches of government.
‘Today I’m just thinking about all of the women, trans people, queer people, immigrants, any marginalised community that’s going to be negatively impacted by policy over the coming months and years,’ he said.
‘It’s so damn scary to think about.’
Mr Wein, who works in HR, said he was ‘terrified’ for the direction of his home country given the Republicans now controlled all three branches of government
Logan gathered his thoughts about the election result while taking the day off to process the result
Asked if he would consider moving back to the US, Mr Wein was unequivocal.
‘Since moving to Australia a year ago, I’ve wanted to make it my forever home and never really desired moving back to the U.S,’ he told Daily Mail Australia.
‘(But) with Trump in office, there isn’t a chance you’ll catch me living in the US anytime soon.’
Mr Wein said he wanted to make a difference for his fellow Americans, despite living on the other side of the world.
‘I’m going to be joining the democrats abroad group here in NSW,’ he said.
‘I’ve never been one to get involved in politics but I will not let this happen again.’
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