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Jimmy Kimmel revealed he obtained Italian citizenship during a candid chat with Sarah Silverman. He described the current U.S. political climate as worse than expected under Trump. The late-night host has a history of public clashes with the former president. Silverman noted many celebrities are considering alternative citizenships amid political tensions.

Key Points: Jimmy Kimmel Gets Italian Citizenship Amid Trump Presidency

  • Kimmel confirms Italian citizenship on Sarah Silverman podcast
  • Criticizes U.S. political climate as "so much worse" under Trump
  • Long history of public feuds between Kimmel and Trump
  • Silverman notes many celebrities exploring dual citizenship options
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Jimmy Kimmel says he got his Italian citizenship amid Trump presidency

Jimmy Kimmel reveals he secured Italian citizenship, citing worsening U.S. political climate under Trump in candid podcast discussion.

"I did get Italian citizenship. I do have that. – Jimmy Kimmel"

Los Angeles, August 13

Late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel, a longtime outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, has revealed that he has now obtained Italian citizenship, a move he admitted while discussing politics on 'The Sarah Silverman Podcast,' according to The Hollywood Reporter.

According to the publication, during his chat with fellow comedian Sarah Silverman, the two spoke about how some celebrities have chosen to leave the United States after Trump's return to the White House.

Silverman noted that "a lot of people" she knows are exploring other citizenship options. That's when Kimmel confirmed, "I did get Italian citizenship. I do have that."

Kimmel further described the current political climate in the U.S. as "so much worse" than expected, adding that it was "probably even worse than [Trump] would like it to be."

"What's going on is... as bad as you thought it was going to be, it's so much worse. It's unbelievable. Like, I think it's probably even worse than he would like it to be," Kimmel said.

The comedian and Trump have a long history of exchanging public jabs. Kimmel has often been seen slamming the president on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, while Trump has taken shots at him on his Truth Social account, including a recent post suggesting Kimmel's show should be cancelled after CBS announced 'Late Night with Stephen Colbert' would be ending next year.

- ANI

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Priya S
I don't understand why celebrities think they're above ordinary citizens. If common people can live through political changes, why can't they? This seems like privileged behavior.
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Arjun K
Honestly, if I had the money and means, I'd probably get dual citizenship too! Can't blame him for wanting options. India's political climate isn't always stable either.
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Sarah B
This reminds me of the NRI trend in India. Many Indians get foreign citizenship but continue to work here. Maybe Kimmel will do the same - keep working in US while having Italian passport.
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Nikhil C
The real question is - will he pay taxes in both countries like many of our Bollywood stars do? 🤔 Tax avoidance is a bigger issue than political differences!
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Kavya N
As someone who follows American politics, I think this reaction is extreme. Democracy means accepting election results. In India, we've seen much bigger political changes without such drama.

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