10 States Americans Say the U.S. Would Be Better Without

Some Americans are convinced the United States would be better off if certain states just… weren’t here anymore. Less baggage. Fewer problems. Fewer arguments at Thanksgiving. In this video, we break down the states Americans openly say the U.S. would do better without—and why those opinions exist. From crime stats and economic drag to population loss, political drama, and quality-of-life complaints, this isn’t about feelings—it’s about patterns, numbers, and long-running frustrations. We’re looking at which states people love to blame for national problems, which ones constantly show up at the bottom of rankings, and why certain regions seem to inspire nonstop eye-rolling from the rest of the country. Whether it’s high taxes, low wages, bad infrastructure, or just being chronically dysfunctional, these states have earned a reputation—and not the good kind. This video isn’t saying these states should leave. It’s explaining why so many Americans think they should. If you like blunt analysis, uncomfortable truths, and Briggs-style sarcasm backed by data, you’re in the right place. Drop a comment: Which state do you think drags the country down the most—and why? Topics Covered: states Americans hate worst U.S. states to live in states dragging down America most criticized states in the U.S. why Americans dislike certain states state rankings explained U.S. states people want gone Subscribe for more brutal honesty about America’s cities, states, and the places people love to argue about but never stop moving to.