Bangladesh, April 6 -- In the heartland of the United States, a movement is quietly gaining momentum. Its not a political campaign or a social revolution, but rather a response to the deepening chasm of political polarization and societal unease gripping the nation. This movement, known as “prepping,” reflects a broader shift towards individual empowerment and autonomy in the face of perceived threats, both political and environmental.

Spanning the entire ideological spectrum, Americans are grappling with mounting apprehension surrounding the state of the economy and the increasingly fractured political landscape. This pervasive sense of uncertainty has engendered a marked uptick in individuals harboring profound distrust tow...