Overview

• Kimmel confirmed on The Sarah Silverman Podcast that he obtained Italian citizenship earlier this year by documenting his maternal great-grandparents’ roots in Ischia and Naples.
• He characterized President Trump’s return to the White House as “so much worse” than anticipated and called the current political climate “unbelievable.”
• The late-night host presented his dual citizenship as a potential exit strategy should U.S. conditions deteriorate further under the administration.
• His revelation echoes moves by other entertainers, including Rosie O’Donnell and Ellen DeGeneres, who have sought foreign citizenship or relocation since Trump’s re-election.
• Kimmel also urged that those who once supported Trump and now express regret deserve a welcoming response, saying “the door needs to stay open” for anyone who changes their mind.