You know what? I’m actually impressed. For years, we’ve watched Hollywood’s elite threaten to abandon America whenever election results didn’t match their politics. These dramatic declarations became as predictable as award show speeches. But something remarkable is happening in 2025 that sets this moment apart from all those empty promises.
Here’s what kills me. The pattern has always been the same. Celebrities announce they’re fleeing to Canada or Europe. They generate headlines. Then they quietly stay put in their American mansions. (Trust me, I’ve been keeping track.) But now, as President Trump’s second term unfolds, these perpetual complainers are finally – finally! – putting their passports where their mouths are.
From Fox News:
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel confirmed he obtained his Italian citizenship during a discussion on people fleeing the country to escape President Donald Trump.
Kimmel shared the news while a guest on fellow comedian Sarah Silverman’s podcast Friday, as they discussed the state of the country in Trump’s second term.
“A lot of people I know are thinking about where are they going to get citizenship?” Silverman said.
“I did get Italian citizenship,” Kimmel replied.
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has officially obtained Italian citizenship. He confirmed the news during an appearance on Sarah Silverman’s podcast. When Silverman mentioned that “a lot of people I know are thinking about where are they going to get citizenship,”
When Promises Become Reality
Kimmel isn’t alone in his exodus. Get this – Rosie O’Donnell has already relocated to Ireland. She’s actively pursuing citizenship there. Ellen DeGeneres and her wife? They made their move to England permanent after arriving just before the election. The celebrity departure list keeps growing. Sharon Stone, Cher, and Barbra Streisand are reportedly considering their own escape plans.
This mass departure? It’s unprecedented in American entertainment history. Unlike 2016, when similar threats evaporated faster than morning dew, these liberal icons are actually following through. Kimmel traced his Italian heritage through his grandmother from Candida. He secured his escape route from the America that made him wealthy and famous.
The irony is delicious. These millionaires built their fortunes on American opportunity. They were protected by American freedoms. Now they’re fleeing to countries they’ve romanticized but never truly understood. What did they expect?
The Grass Isn’t Always Greener
Here’s what awaits these expatriate celebrities in their new European havens. (Spoiler alert: It’s not pretty.) Italy’s tax rates for high earners? They can exceed 43%. Compare that to what they’re paying now. The UK’s National Health Service that liberals love to praise? It features waiting lists that would shock anyone used to Beverly Hills doctors.
But wait, there’s more! These countries lack our First Amendment protections. You know, the ones that allowed Kimmel to build a career mocking political leaders without consequence? European hate speech laws make American free speech look like the precious liberty it truly is. I wonder how long before Kimmel discovers Italian bureaucracy. It makes the DMV look like a Swiss watch.
The cultural differences go way beyond taxes and healthcare. These celebrities are leaving behind their audience. The very people who made them successful! They’re trading American viewers for societies that might not embrace their brand of political comedy. Good luck with that, Jimmy.
A Conservative Renaissance
Here’s the truth these departing celebrities don’t understand. America doesn’t need them. Not one bit. Their exodus creates opportunities for new voices in entertainment. Voices that celebrate American values instead of mocking them. As liberal late-night hosts secure foreign passports, conservative content creators are building massive audiences. These audiences are hungry for patriotic programming.
The entertainment landscape? It’s already shifting. Stephen Colbert’s show is ending. Kimmel’s contemplating Italian cuisine full-time. And you know what? American audiences are discovering alternatives. Alternatives that don’t insult their intelligence or values. This celebrity flight isn’t a crisis. Are you kidding me? It’s an opportunity for cultural renewal!
Key Takeaways
• Liberal celebrities like Jimmy Kimmel are actually obtaining foreign citizenship and leaving America this time
• European nations offer higher taxes, fewer freedoms, and bureaucratic nightmares these millionaires haven’t considered
• Their exodus creates opportunities for patriotic content creators to fill the entertainment void
• America wins when those who can’t appreciate our freedoms finally experience life without them
