Jimmy Kimmel obtains Italian citizenship as celebrities threaten to leave US

Late-night host comedian Jimmy Kimmel confirmed last week he has gained Italian citizenship amid “what’s going on” in the United States, calling it “as bad as you thought it was going to be.”

Celebrities like comedians Ellen DeGeneres and Rosie O’Donnell have moved out of the United States following President Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election. Kimmel, a frequent critic of the president, was discussing citizenship with comedian and actress Sarah Silverman on Thursday when he revealed he is a dual citizen. 

“I did get Italian citizenship. I do, I do have that, and what’s going on is as bad as you thought it was going to be. It’s so much worse. It’s just unbelievable. I feel like it’s probably even worse than he would like it to be,” Kimmel said on The Sarah Silverman Podcast.

Silverman said she occasionally looks up “MAGA regrets” to see Trump supporters upset at the president’s leadership. She added that this makes her hope it can unify people and bring them “together.”

Kimmel agreed, saying he’s seen clips of podcast host Joe Rogan critical of Trump’s leadership and people replying, “F*** you! You supported him!” Kimmel said he doesn’t believe all people stand by a president forever, and everybody should “stay open” about changing their stance.

THINGS COULD GET WORSE FOR LATE-NIGHT TV ONCE TRUMP IS GONE

Two weeks before the 2024 election, Kimmel said “reasonable” people ought to have a dislike for Trump, dismissing the term “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” 

Last month, Trump celebrated the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS, saying there is “strong word” both Kimmel and fellow late-night host Jimmy Fallon will also have the plug pulled on their shows. The president added these hosts have “absolutely NO TALENT.”

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