Overview

• On the Sarah Silverman Podcast, Kimmel confirmed he has become an Italian citizen as a precaution against political risks he associates with Trump’s presidency.
• He framed the dual citizenship as a "plan B" safeguard and called the current White House more troubling than he expected.
• The announcement comes after Trump publicly suggested that late-night hosts such as Kimmel could be next to lose their shows following Stephen Colbert’s cancellation in mid-July.
• Several other U.S. entertainers, including Rosie O’Donnell and Ellen DeGeneres, have pursued foreign residency or citizenship as concerns over the political climate grew.
• Kimmel and Trump have engaged in a public feud, with the president criticizing hosts on Truth Social and Kimmel firing back with satirical responses.