Jimmy Kimmel Obtains Italian Citizenship Cites Trump Presidency Concerns

Jimmy Kimmel has obtained Italian citizenship and is considering leaving the United States due to the political climate under President Donald Trump's second term, which he described as worse than expected. Kimmel expressed this sentiment on "The Sarah Silverman Podcast," acknowledging that many celebrities, including Rosie O'Donnell and Ellen DeGeneres, have already left the country following Trump's 2024 election victory. Despite his frustrations, Kimmel does not hold grudges against those who supported Trump but later changed their stance. Trump has publicly criticized Kimmel and other late-night hosts, predicting their shows will be canceled due to low ratings, continuing his attacks following Stephen Colbert's show cancellation. Kimmel's move for Italian citizenship is seen as a potential exit strategy should the political situation deteriorate further. This development reflects broader tensions between Trump and liberal late-night television hosts amid a charged political environment.