The Republican Party’s win in the 2024 presidential election left many celebrities displeased with the outcome. Donald Trump and J.D. Vance accepted their victory in the early hours of November 6, 2024, giving a speech in Florida to address the nation. The former 45th president stated, “I want to thank you. I will not let you down. America’s future will be bigger, better, bolder, richer, safer and stronger than it has ever been before. God bless you and God bless America. Thank you very much. Thank you very much.”
However, not all celebrities were satisfied with the result. Here’s a look at stars who have allegedly expressed intentions to leave the country:
Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel tears up while talking about Donald Trump’s victory:
“It was a terrible night for women, for children, for the hundreds of thousands of hard working immigrants who make this country great, for health care, for our climate, for science, for journalism, for justice,… pic.twitter.com/p3fCZ4DESu
— Pop Base (@PopBase) November 7, 2024
During an opening skit of his late-night show, Jimmy Kimmel joked that he was “leaving the country” because he “can’t stay for another four years of this” after the 2024 election results came in.
“Who knows what he’s gonna do?” Jimmy asked while pointing out Donald’s “list of enemies.”
Guillermo Rodriguez
During Jimmy’s late-night skit, Guillermo Rodriguez joked that he was “going back to Mexico.”
Miley Cyrus
In 2016, according to The Hill, Miley Cyrus stated on her Instagram, “I am moving if this is my president! I don’t say things I don’t mean!”
Raven-Symoné
Raven Symone speaks on Kamala Harris on her podcast “Tea Time” with her Wife Miranda Maday. pic.twitter.com/ED8gR5POXj
— popbrains (@popbrains) July 31, 2024
According to CBS, Raven-Symoné expressed on The View that she would leave the country if a Republican won the election.
Billie Joe Armstrong
Per Newsweek, Billie Joe Armstrong previously announced he was “renouncing” his citizenship, stating, “There’s too much f**king stupid in the world to go back to that miserable f**king excuse for a country.”
Cher
The iconic singer disclosed during Trump’s first presidential run that she would “leave the planet” if he won, according to Page Six. Cher also added, “Young people with fresh ideas and … energy is what we need.”
Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand was vocal in her opposition to Trump, sharing in a 2016 interview on 60 Minutes, “He has no facts. I don’t know, I can’t believe it. I’m either coming to your country, if you’ll let me in, or Canada.”
Lena Dunham
PerE! News, Lena Dunham said in a 2016 interview with Fox & Friends, “I know a lot of people have been threatening to do this, but I really will. I know a lovely place in Vancouver and I can get my work done from there.”
Neve Campbell
Neve Campbell shared in 2016 that she would “move back to Canada” if the Republican candidate won the presidency.
