Jimmy Kimmel gains Italian citizenship and criticises Donald Trump's second presidential term
Speaking on The Sarah Silverman Podcast, host Sarah Silverman mentioned that many people she knew were exploring alternative citizenship options. Kimmel responded, 'I did get Italian citizenship,' before criticising Trump's presidency.
'What's going on [with Trump] is as bad as you thought it was gonna be. It's so much worse. It's just unbelievable. I feel like it's probably even worse than he would like it to be.'
Kimmel, who has often expressed opposition to Trump, said he does not criticise individuals who have changed their political stance.
Referring to public figures such as Joe Rogan questioning recent policies, he said, 'The door has to stay open. If you want to change your mind, that's so hard to do. If you want to admit you were wrong, that is so hard and so rare to do. You are welcome.'
Trump recently took aim at Kimmel on Truth Social after CBS announced The Late Show with Stephen Colbert would conclude at the end of the 2025–26 season.
Trump claimed Kimmel would be 'next to go' in what he called the 'Late Night Sweepstakes,' describing several hosts as lacking talent.
Kimmel responded by saying, 'I'm hearing you're next. Or maybe it's just another wonderful secret,' also referencing a Wall Street Journal report alleging Trump sent a 'bawdy' letter to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003 for his 50th birthday.
Kimmel's comments come as public and media debate continues over the direction of Trump's second term and its impact on political and cultural discourse in the United States.
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