Jimmy Kimmel is no stranger to stirring headlines, but his latest revelation might be his most personal yet. The 57-year-old late-night host recently revealed that he’s now officially an Italian citizen — and he’s openly considering leaving the United States as Donald Trump begins his second term in the White House.

Speaking on the “Sarah Silverman Podcast,” Kimmel didn’t sugarcoat his feelings about the political climate. “What’s going on is… as bad as you thought it was gonna be, it’s so much worse,” he said. “It’s just unbelievable. I feel like it’s probably even worse than [Trump] would like it to be.”

Silverman pointed out that some of Trump’s most vocal critics have already packed their bags and moved abroad. Kimmel admitted he’s been thinking about doing the same. “I do have… I did get Italian citizenship,” he revealed. “I do have that.”

The idea of a celebrity moving overseas in protest of political events isn’t new, but Kimmel’s reasoning goes beyond personal frustration. He also touched on the importance of welcoming those who change their minds politically — even if they once supported policies they now oppose.

“There are a lot of people… now you see these clips of Joe Rogan saying, ‘Why’s he doing this? He shouldn’t be deporting people,’” Kimmel explained, referring to Rogan’s criticism of Trump’s deportation policy despite having previously supported him. “People go, ‘Forget you, you supported him.’ I don’t buy into that. If you want to change your mind, that’s so hard to do. If you want to admit you were wrong, that’s so hard and so rare to do. You are welcome.”

His comments signal a call for open dialogue and a willingness to let people evolve — a rare sentiment in today’s polarized political environment.

But Kimmel’s remarks weren’t just about politics. They also came at a time when late-night television has been a frequent target for Trump. Only days before, the president doubled down on attacks against Kimmel and his fellow hosts Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert, mocking their talent and suggesting their careers may be on the brink.

As part of a broader criticism of late-night TV following CBS’ decision to scrap Colbert’s current format, Trump didn’t hold back. “Colbert has no talent,” he said. “I could take anybody here… They’d get higher ratings than he did. He’s got no talent. Fallon has no talent. Kimmel has no talent. They’re next. They’re going to be going. I hear they’re going to be going. I don’t know, but I would imagine…”

This isn’t the first time Trump has taken aim at his critics in entertainment, but the timing is notable. The rumored shake-up in late-night TV, combined with ongoing political battles, creates a tense backdrop for Kimmel’s potential relocation.

For fans, the possibility of Kimmel leaving the U.S. — and possibly his late-night chair — raises questions about what’s next. Would he host a show from Italy? Take a break from TV entirely? Or use his new European base to speak out even more freely?

While Kimmel hasn’t made any final decisions, his tone suggests he’s giving serious thought to a fresh start abroad. For now, he continues to broadcast from his familiar stage, but with an Italian passport in hand, the door to a new chapter is wide open.

One thing’s certain: whether in Hollywood or Rome, Jimmy Kimmel will keep speaking his mind — and he won’t be short on material any time soon.