Jimmy Kimmel Says He Obtained Italian Citizenship to Flee 'Unbelievably' Bad Trump Administration

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Jimmy Kimmel Says He Obtained Italian Citizenship to Flee ‘Unbelievably’ Bad Trump Administration
By Andre Gee
August 12, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel‘s dislike of President Donald Trump seems to have reached an inflection point. The late-night host has felt so dismayed by the administration’s fascist policies that he’s set up a bit of a contingency plan to flee the country altogether if need be. During a recent appearance on The Sarah Silverman podcast, Kimmel informed his ex and fellow comedian that an intercontinental move may be in store after he obtained his Italian citizenship.

“A lot of people I know are thinking about, where are they going to get citizenship?” Silverman said. Kimmel replied, “I did get Italian citizenship,” noting, “What’s going on [with Trump] is as bad as you thought it was gonna be. It’s so much worse; it’s just unbelievable. I feel like it’s probably even worse than he would like it to be.”

Well that's not concerning...

[Susan Calvin]

1. I wish I could do that.

But as far as I'm currently aware, you need a relative there, lots of money, or to be young and have a marketable skill. That's a strikeout for me.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. My cousin told me that her family is considering getting Irish citizenship because her husband is qualified

Unfortunately, I'm one generation too late, in my case it's great grandparents.

[A Brand New World]

3. My son and his family are in the process of

obtaining an Australian visa and possible citizenship. They will know in a few months. I would say it is more than likely that they will be moving there.

[Cha]

4. Good on Jimmy Kimmel.. I and many

Millions feel the same I bet.

Of course I'm not going anywhere...1/2 of my immediate family is on Kauai and I won't leave them. But I wish those who have the Wherewithal the Very Best!

[Upthevibe]

5. Kick. N/T

[flvegan]

6. Hey, he got his money. Good for him, I guess. n/t

[WarGamer]

7. The $500k investment visa... EASY for a rich dude.