I'm Leaving The United States

Moving to the Netherlands

Vaush (also known as Ian Kochinski) announces that he plans to move from the United States to the Netherlands, likely near the end of the month. The main reason is his relationship: his partner is an immigrant who has become uneasy about staying in the U.S., and Vaush is in love and wants to move with them. He emphasizes that his partner would want to leave even if the U.S. were doing well.

Reasons for the Move

Vaush acknowledges that the move may seem connected to his commentary on America’s political and social decline. He remains concerned about the U.S. and broader global problems, but says he is not moving to escape those trends; he sees the Netherlands as only marginally farther from possible crises.

He is also excited to experience life abroad, especially the Netherlands’ urbanism and cycling culture.

What to Expect

The move may cause some temporary absences and affect Vaush’s streaming schedule, but he does not expect it to change the channel’s subject matter or his views. He argues that living abroad does not undermine his commentary on U.S. politics and asks viewers to be happy for him rather than interpret the move as a rejection of his audience or his criticisms of America.