Czechast: “It’s Not Trump’s Country – It’s the People’s Country”
Adam Holomoucký came to the United States on a sports scholarship and recently graduated from a university in North Carolina. He and his wife now hope to stay in America — not despite its political divisions, but with eyes wide open to its diversity. In this episode of Czechast, he shares why he still believes in the opportunities the U.S. offers and why he remains proudly Czech at heart.
In this episode of Czechast, we meet Adam Holomoucký, a young Czech who recently graduated from a university in North Carolina, where he studied on a sports scholarship. Alongside his wife, who graduated at the same time, Adam is now planning the next chapter of his life — and it’s likely to stay rooted in the United States.
Host Vít Pohanka introduces the episode fresh from a long-distance bike ride across the U.S., from New York to Pittsburgh, reflecting on the complexities of modern America. It’s a country often described in headlines as bitterly divided. But for many Czechs like Adam, it remains a land of possibility.
“There might be some listeners who might not agree with me,” Adam says, “but I still believe that the opportunities here in the US are enormous, are gigantic.”
Choosing America over a European country wasn’t just about distance — it was about changing his environment in a deeper way. For Adam, the U.S. offered the chance to grow in ways that staying within the EU could not.
He’s also critical of how the United States is portrayed in the media. Despite living through political turbulence and cultural tension, he says that reducing the country to a single political figure — whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris — misses the point.
“It’s not Trump’s country. It’s not Harris’ country. It’s the people’s country,” he explains.
Now that their studies are done, Adam and his wife are looking beyond North Carolina. Colorado and Texas are on their radar — not just for jobs or landscapes, but for cultural discovery.
“Each state is different... we want to see other people, we want to see different cultures, and see if it’s the same — or not the same,” he says.
Still, for all his admiration of America, Adam hasn’t forgotten where he comes from.
“I’m proud to be Czech. I’m teaching my friends some Czech words, and I want to support Czech communities in the United States and worldwide,” he says. “I want to prove that I’m from the Czech Republic — and be proud of that.”
Listen to the full episode to hear Adam’s perspective on life as a Czech in America, how he navigates identity and ambition, and why — even amid political noise — he’s optimistic about the future.
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