Jimmy Kimmel recently shared a surprising secret on The Sarah Silverman Podcast—he got Italian citizenship. Jimmy Kimmel said the political situation in the U.S. made him take this step.
Things under President Trump’s second term are “much worse” than he expected. He got dual citizenship as a backup plan, just to be safe.
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His Italian roots come from his mom, from places called Ischia and Candida. He made it clear he’s not leaving the U.S. now. This is just a safety step because he’s worried about the country’s future.
Kimmel isn’t the only one. Celebrities like Rosie O’Donnell and Ellen DeGeneres have also thought about living abroad because of politics.
Even though Kimmel has criticized Trump, he also encourages understanding. He wants people to accept those who are rethinking their political choices. Getting Italian citizenship is his personal way to stay true to his values and family roots.