Megyn Kelly criticized Jimmy Kimmel’s on-air suggestion that he could decamp to Europe after obtaining Italian citizenship, calling the late-night host’s comments political posturing and predicting he would not leave his network job. On her program, Kelly argued Kimmel was seeking praise from like-minded audiences and said he “will never leave his very lucrative but loser of a show,” remarks she delivered while playing the clip that prompted her response.
Kimmel’s remarks originated during a recent appearance on “The Sarah Silverman Podcast,” where he said he had completed the process for dual citizenship and described the current political climate as “so much worse” than expected. He added that friends were exploring similar options, framing the passport as a contingency while criticizing the direction of the country.
The exchange highlights a familiar back-and-forth between a prominent media conservative and a late-night host who has become an outspoken critic of the administration. Kimmel’s comments, which he linked to concerns about national politics, followed years of public sparring with the president and recurring monologue segments that have drawn partisan reactions. Reporting has indicated Kimmel was able to claim Italian nationality through family lineage, a path available to many Americans with qualifying ancestry.
Kelly’s segment amplified her broader critique of progressive media figures while questioning the sincerity of celebrities who float leaving the United States. She urged Kimmel to follow through if serious, but maintained he would remain stateside, contending that attention and influence tied to his show outweigh any desire to relocate.
The video of her commentary circulated on social platforms tied to her program and on outlets that picked up the exchange, extending the online debate over whether such vows signal meaningful intent or amount to rhetorical flourish.
