Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris in the recent U.S. presidential election has ignited reactions across social media, with some celebrities declaring they’d rather leave the country than live under his leadership for the next four years.
Trump’s Historic Win
In a closely contested race, Republican nominee Donald Trump emerged as the winner on Tuesday night. Harris stepped into the race just a few months before Election Day after President Joe Biden withdrew. From Florida, Trump addressed his supporters, stating, “This was a movement like nobody’s ever seen before… now it’s going to reach a new level of importance because we’re going to help our country heal.”
Trump celebrated his win as a “political victory that our country has never seen before,” promising a “golden age” for the U.S. He highlighted his support among Black and Hispanic voters, calling his base “the most unified coalition.”
Celebrity Reactions to Trump’s Win
The results have spurred a wave of responses from celebrities. While some are celebrating, others are expressing their disappointment. A few stars have even reiterated previous claims about moving abroad if Trump were to win.
Barbra Streisand: Moving to England?
In an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Barbra Streisand mentioned she would consider moving to England if Trump became president again. She previously voiced similar sentiments during the 2016 election, even joking about moving to Canada or Australia if Trump won.
Cher’s Ultimatum
Iconic singer and actress Cher has been vocal about her disdain for Trump. In a recent interview with The Guardian, she stated that she would leave the U.S. if Trump won. Cher, who has a transgender child, also discussed her concerns over the anti-trans legislation in the U.S., expressing her desire to stand against such policies.
@gabeAlfassy IF HE WERE TO BE ELECTED,IM MOVING TO JUPITER 😖
— Cher (@cher) June 16, 2015
Sharon Stone Considers Italy
Sharon Stone, Hollywood actress, expressed her desire to relocate to Europe, specifically Italy, if Trump won the election. She shared her thoughts on the divisive nature of Trump’s political platform and even posted on Instagram on Election Day with a hopeful message about a future female president.
Celebrities Who Had Considered Moving During Trump’s First Term
Several other celebrities made similar statements during Trump’s 2016 campaign, though many ultimately decided to stay in the U.S. Miley Cyrus, Lena Dunham, Bryan Cranston, and Amy Schumer initially voiced intentions to leave the country if Trump became president, but later clarified their comments or expressed a renewed commitment to effecting change from within the U.S.
Although shocked and disappointed by the outcome, I hope the pres-elect will work to unify our wounded country. I sincerely wish him success
— Bryan Cranston (@BryanCranston) November 9, 2016
Whoopi Goldberg Stands Firm
Whoopi Goldberg has consistently criticized Trump but clarified after his 2016 victory that she had no intentions of leaving the country. She reaffirmed her commitment to staying in the U.S., stating, “We’re allowed to protest. We’re allowed to stand up and say we disagree.”
Will Celebrities Follow Through on Their Promises?
As Trump’s second term begins, it remains to be seen whether celebrities who previously vowed to leave will make good on their statements. For now, the discussion continues as stars and fans alike react to this historic election outcome.
