Key Takeaways:
– Several celebrities declared they would leave the U.S. if Donald Trump won again in 2024.
– Miley Cyrus, who claimed she’d leave in 2016, later encouraged fans to ‘give Trump a chance.’
– Green Day musician, Billie Joe Armstrong, threatened to renounce his American citizenship.
– Despite their statements, these celebrities continue residing in the U.S.
Famous Faces Express Emigration Intentions
In 2016, quite a number of A-list celebrities made headlines when they announced plans to emigrate from the U.S. if Donald Trump won the Presidential election. Fast forward to the present day, these statements have made their way back into the spotlight. With Trump winning the 2024 elections, the question now stands: Will these celebrities carry out their threats and leave America?
Miley Cyrus, a well-known pop star, was among the celebrities who initially claimed she’d leave the country in 2016. Later, she surprised many when she urged her fans to give the newly elected Trump a chance. The star posted a heartfelt video on social media explaining her change of stance. However, she had strongly stated in 2016, “I am moving if this is my president! I don’t say things I don’t mean!”
The Legendary Barbra Streisand’s Promise
Another noteworthy name in the bevy of celebrities determined to take leave was legendary singer Barbra Streisand. She announced during an interview on Australia’s 60 Minutes, “I’m either coming to your country if you’ll let me in — or Canada.”
The Expat Celebrities
The Scream star Neve Campbell, originally from Canada, vowed to go back to her roots if Trump won the presidency in 2016. Lena Dunham of ‘Girls’ fame also joined the chorus, specifying her potential location as Vancouver. Echoing this sentiment was Raven Symone, who announced on The View that she would leave the country if any Republican won the presidency.
Billie Joe Armstrong’s Renouncement
A particularly striking position came from Green Day’s frontman, Billie Joe Armstrong. A long-time critic of Trump, Armstrong was known for modifying a lyric in their hit ‘American Idiot’ to denounce the “MAGA agenda.” In light of legal alternations affecting Roe v. Wade, Armstrong threatened in 2022 to renounce his American citizenship. He caused quite a stir when he declared, “F**k America. I’m f**king renouncing my citizenship.”
A Dig at the Presidency from Cher
Singer and actress Cher took her disapproval of Trump to an otherworldly level. In 2016, she whimsically stated that she would “leave the planet” if Trump were elected president.
John Legend Weighs In
Voicing his concern, singer-songwriter John Legend revealed to Cosmopolitan in 2020 that it would be tough to leave America, but it may become necessary under Trump’s leadership. He deemed it “truly disturbing and concerning” and suggested people might consider relocating if America continues on this path.
Following Trump’s 2024 win, all eyes are on these vocal celebrities who made such forceful statements in the past. The question remains whether they will follow through with their promises or if these were only empty threats. Either way, these celebrities’ words have sparked a fiery discussion about democracy and allegiance in the country that is sure to continue.