Jimmy Kimmel obtained Italian citizenship in response to Trump’s ‘unbelievable’ re-election

Late-night host says he was eligible thanks to his Italian grandmother and that president’s second term is ‘so much worse’ than he expected

Jimmy Kimmel has revealed he acquired Italian citizenship due to Donald Trump’s presidency, the latest in a wave of celebrities to make contingency plans after his re-election in 2024.

Speaking on The Sarah Silverman Podcast, the US late-night host confirmed the news. Italian news agency Ansa confirmed Kimmel had obtained Italian citizenship earlier this year after proving his ancestral lineage.