Jimmy Kimmel Obtains Italian Citizenship Amid Trump Presidency

Jimmy Kimmel, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, revealed in a conversation on "The Sarah Silverman Podcast" that he obtained Italian citizenship as a contingency plan amid dissatisfaction with the current political climate in the United States. Kimmel described Trump's second term as "so much worse" than anticipated, prompting him and many others in his circle to consider obtaining citizenship abroad. His Italian citizenship is derived from his ancestors who emigrated from Ischia near Naples in the late 19th century. Kimmel emphasized understanding toward former Trump supporters who have since changed their views, urging openness to those willing to admit they were wrong. He joined other celebrities like Rosie O’Donnell and Ellen DeGeneres who have moved or considered moving abroad due to political concerns under Trump's presidency. Despite these tensions, Kimmel continues to host "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on ABC and remains an influential figure in American television.