Jimmy Kimmel has long been a fixture in late-night television, but his latest revelation might reveal more about him than any monologue ever could. The 57-year-old host stunned fans by announcing he’s officially an Italian citizen — and he’s openly contemplating leaving the United States as Donald Trump gears up for a second term.

Appearing on the “Sarah Silverman Podcast,” Kimmel didn’t mince words about the state of American politics. “What’s happening… it’s worse than you imagined,” he admitted. “It’s just unbelievable. Honestly, I think it’s probably even worse than [Trump] wants it to be.”

Silverman noted that many of Trump’s fiercest critics have already relocated overseas, a move Kimmel has seriously considered himself. “I do have… I did get Italian citizenship,” he confirmed. “I do have that.”

While celebrities leaving the country in protest is not unprecedented, Kimmel’s reasoning touches on something deeper than mere frustration. He emphasized the importance of allowing people to evolve politically — even if that means admitting past mistakes.

“There are people now… like Joe Rogan, saying, ‘Why’s he doing this? He shouldn’t be deporting people,’” Kimmel said, referencing Rogan’s recent criticism of Trump despite previously supporting him. “And people say, ‘Forget you, you supported him.’ I don’t buy that. Changing your mind is hard. Admitting you were wrong is even rarer. If someone does that, they’re welcome.”

The comments underscore a rare call for dialogue and understanding in today’s polarized political climate — a sentiment not often heard from public figures.

Kimmel’s thoughts, however, didn’t stop at politics. They arrive amid a period when late-night hosts have been under fire from Trump himself. Just days before, the former president renewed attacks on Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, and Stephen Colbert, mocking their talent and hinting at a potential end to their careers.

“Colbert has no talent,” Trump said, criticizing CBS’ decision to change Colbert’s format. “I could take anybody here… They’d get higher ratings. 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…”

The timing of Kimmel’s remarks is striking. With the ongoing turbulence in late-night TV and political battles heating up, his potential move abroad carries both personal and professional weight.

For viewers, the thought of Kimmel leaving the U.S. — and perhaps stepping away from his late-night desk — sparks questions: Would he continue hosting from Italy? Take a break from television entirely? Or use his European base to speak even more freely?

Though no decisions have been finalized, Kimmel’s words suggest he’s seriously weighing a fresh start overseas. For now, he remains in Hollywood, Italian passport in hand, with the door to a new chapter wide open.

One thing is certain: no matter where he is — Los Angeles or Rome — Jimmy Kimmel will keep voicing his thoughts, and the material won’t run dry anytime soon.