Eric Idle Says Proud to Be Expelled From Trump’s America

Monty Python legend Eric Idle has strongly criticized President Donald Trump, calling him a "treasonous monster" with "no end of capacity for stupidity," and expressed pride at the prospect of being deported from the U.S. due to his outspoken views. Idle, who lives in Los Angeles on a long-held green card, compared a potential deportation to Charlie Chaplin’s 1952 exile, highlighting the political nature of such actions. He lamented the U.S. media's obsession with Trump and noted that comedians are sometimes stopped at the border if officials find anti-Trump material on their phones. Idle’s remarks came during interviews promoting his first U.K. tour since 1973, where he plans to perform classic Monty Python bits and new material. His criticism of Trump aligns with concerns from other Monty Python members, such as Terry Gilliam, who also condemned the current political climate’s impact on satire. Idle’s commentary reflects broader tensions between comedy, politics, and freedom of expression in the U.S. under President Trump.