Jimmy Kimmel to Abandon US after Gaining Italian Citizenship

DID Press: Prominent American television host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel has revealed his intention to leave the United States after securing Italian citizenship. Kimmel cited the country’s political climate—particularly under the presidency of Donald Trump—as the driving factor behind his decision, describing this period as “even worse than I imagined.”

The late-night host noted that his newly acquired Italian citizenship offers him the opportunity to relocate, following in the footsteps of other celebrities who have chosen to emigrate in recent years.

Last autumn, after Kamala Harris’s defeat in the presidential election, notable figures including Rosie O’Donnell and Ellen DeGeneres also abandoned the United States