Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has revealed he secured his Italian citizenship, claiming the United States under President Donald Trump is "so much worse" than he thought it would be.
The comedian shared the news on the podcast's Aug. 7 episode.
Silverman pointed out that some of Trump’s biggest critics have already left the United States, prompting Kimmel to discuss his own dual citizenship.
“I did get Italian citizenship. I do have that,” Kimmel confirmed.
He said he was able to get that after proving his ancestral heritage earlier this year.
The late-night host said the political situation in the United States was “as bad as you thought it was gonna be," adding, “It’s so much worse; it’s just unbelievable. I feel like it’s probably even worse than he would like it to be."
Two high-profile American comedians have already left the country due to Trump.
Comedian Ellen DeGeneres decided to stay in England after Trump won the 2024 presidential election. Actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell confirmed she moved to Ireland on Jan. 15. In response, Trump threatened to revoke O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship, calling her a "threat to humanity."
Kimmel's announcement comes after Trump earlier this year predicted that Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon are next to lose their jobs after CBS canceled Stephen Colbert's show.
Criticism of the Left
Silverman said the party that is supposed to be about "inclusivity" is also very "elitist."That's when Kimmel criticized outspoken liberal figures who he believes are alienating Americans from the Democratic Party.
“It’s not the party, it’s not the majority. It’s the loud voices that scare people from saying what they believe,” Kimmel said. “A lot of their points are valid, but a lot of them are also just repulsive, in that they repel people.”
Kimmel also noted he has no hard feelings toward those who used to oppose Trump and now support him, saying people are entitled to change their minds and the "door needs to stay open."
He used popular podcaster Joe Rogan as an example, who previously opposed Trump's deportation policies. Rogan's opinion changed, and he later endorsed Trump for president.
"If you want to admit you are wrong, that's so hard and so rare to do, you're welcome," Kimmel said.
Kimmel has hosted "Jimmy Kimmel Live" since 2003, often poking fun at political figures in his late-night monologues, including the president.
He also spoke out against Trump while hosting the Oscars in 2024. Trump responded by calling Kimmel a "bad host" on Truth Social, and Kimmel responded by thanking the president for watching even though it was past his "jail time."