Is Jimmy Kimmel about to pack his bags and head to Italy for good? Some might say one can dream. But while Kimmel might joke about a new life in Italy, he’s still here in the US, taking swings at his favorite target: Donald Trump.
Here’s the rundown. Kimmel and Trump have been at each other for what feels like forever. It’s like an old-school feud people can’t get enough of. Kimmel recently boasted on a podcast about snagging Italian citizenship. One could almost picture him sipping espresso on a Vespa, but he claims he’s not about to flee. The podcast chat made everything seem oh so dire, with Kimmel saying things are worse than anyone imagined. But let’s face it, celebrities hinting at quitting America is the oldest Hollywood cliché in the book.
He later brought it up again on his show, reassuring everyone that Italy’s not in the cards for him just yet. America, despite its flaws in his eyes, is home. And if there’s one thing that drives him more than anything, it’s the thought of rattling Trump. Kimmel even joked he’d move into Mar-a-Lago if it meant getting under Trump’s skin. Now there’s a sitcom plot if ever there was one.
This may not be Kimmel’s year, with the political tides turning and his audience yawning over more Trump digs. But will he really flee for gelato and piazza strolls? Only time will tell. Until he makes up his mind, buckle up for round two in the Kimmel vs. Trump saga. Keep folks hanging with that donut-in-the-road suspense like the drama’s just too juicy to ignore.