Jimmy Kimmel Confirms Italian Citizenship Amid Trump Threats

Jimmy Kimmel, an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, has obtained Italian citizenship through his maternal great-grandparents and is considering relocating to Europe amid increasing political pressures. Kimmel revealed his dual citizenship during an appearance on Sarah Silverman's podcast, citing concerns about the worsening political climate under Trump's administration and expressing sympathy for former Trump supporters now critical of the president. This development follows CBS's cancellation of Stephen Colbert's late-night show, which many speculate was politically motivated, with Trump publicly threatening that Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon will be next to lose their shows. Kimmel and other celebrities like Rosie O'Donnell and Ellen DeGeneres have explored citizenship options abroad, reflecting a broader trend among entertainers disillusioned by the current U.S. political environment. While Kimmel has not confirmed any immediate plans to leave the U.S. or retire from his show, he has mused about the appeal of Italy's lifestyle as an antidote to American burnout. The move is seen both as a personal and symbolic response to the tensions between the Trump administration and critical media figures.