Ellen DeGeneres left Trump's America. Will the British weather force her to return? | Arwa Mahdawi

Ellen DeGeneres and her partner Portia de Rossi, two of America's most prominent celebrities, are taking refuge in the UK, citing their disdain for Donald Trump. The couple relocated to Britain just ahead of Trump's election victory and declared they wouldn't be returning to the "saner side" of the Atlantic. Their decision was met with skepticism from some Brits who believe rich immigrants have no business living here.

However, with winter looming, rumors suggest that DeGeneres and de Rossi are considering abandoning ship once again. They supposedly miss their friends and struggle with the thought of facing another British winter. This news comes as a surprise, given the couple's initial enthusiasm for Britain during a warm summer.

It's not just DeGeneres who is rethinking her stance on Trump. Many celebrities have made similar declarations in the past but failed to follow through. Some, like Amy Schumer and Miley Cyrus, claimed they would leave the US if Trump won, only to backpedal later. Barbra Streisand has also threatened to leave ahead of several elections, yet remains in America.

There are a few notable exceptions, however. In 2019, Courtney Love announced her intention to obtain British citizenship, citing concerns about the US's political climate. She called the situation "frightening." Rosie O'Donnell also relocated her family to Ireland due to safety concerns for her non-binary child and stated that they would consider returning when America has equal rights for all citizens.

While many celebrities have been vocal about their opposition to Trump, few have taken drastic action by leaving. A growing number of experts in authoritarianism are packing their bags, however, with a chilling message: "We Study Fascism, and We're Leaving the US."

In conclusion, it appears that DeGeneres and de Rossi's reluctance to return to the US may be waning as winter approaches. While some celebrities have made bold statements about leaving Trump's America, few have followed through on their promises. It remains to be seen whether this brain drain will have a lasting impact on the country or if these celebrities simply prefer a change of scenery during the cold winter months.
 
TBH I'm not surprised they're thinking about leaving πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ, celebs are always talking trash online and then backing out when it gets real. But can't say I blame them, Trump's been all over the place lately πŸ˜’. Still, if they're gonna leave, they should be prepared for a whole lotta scrutiny from Brits who don't take kindly to rich folks thinking they own the place πŸ€‘. Winter is coming and those chilly temps might just make 'em realize why they moved in the first place ❄️
 
πŸ€” I'm not surprised Ellen and Portia are thinking about heading back to the States, fam! With winter coming in like a bear, I can imagine anyone getting homesick for some warm vibes. But let's be real, if they're genuinely worried about Trump's policies, maybe it's time for them to put their money where their mouths are πŸ’Έ. I mean, we've seen plenty of celebs threaten to leave the country before, only to come crawling back when the going gets tough πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ. Still, kudos to Ellen and Portia for speaking out against Trump - it's not always easy being a vocal critic, especially in a country where polarizing figures are all too common 😬.
 
πŸ€” I mean, I get it, Ellen and Portia were all about leaving the States after Trump won, but now they're thinking of going back? That's kinda rich, you know? I'm not buying it that they're genuinely considering moving back to the US, especially since they've been living in the UK for a while already. It just seems like they want to save face or something.

And don't even get me started on all these celebrities making threats to leave the country. Like, what's the holdup? Can't they actually do it for once? I mean, Courtney Love was all about getting British citizenship back in 2019, but we haven't heard from her since then. And Rosie O'Donnell moved her family to Ireland, but did she ever even think of leaving the US again?

It's like these celebrities are just trying to be good little citizens and pretend like they're doing something by speaking out against Trump. Newsflash: if you're really gonna leave, actually do it! Don't just make empty threats on Twitter.

Winter is coming, and I'm sure there will be plenty of celebrities fleeing the States in no time. But until then, let's not get too worked up about Ellen and Portia possibly returning to their old lives. πŸ™„
 
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I dunno if Ellen and Portia are seriously thinking of leaving or not πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ. One sec, lemme think about it for a bit... Okay, so yeah, we all know they weren't fans of Trump, but like, they're celebrities, right? They can just take their talents (and their riches) elsewhere whenever they feel like it πŸ’Έ.

It's kinda funny how some ppl are thinking that rich immigrants shouldn't be able to live in Britain, tho πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ. Like, what even is the criteria for who gets to stay and who doesn't? It's all pretty sketchy.

And btw, I'm loving the whole "experts packing their bags" vibe πŸ‘‹. Like, if they're gonna leave the US because of authoritarianism, then maybe they should just start a new life elsewhere 🌎. We don't need all that drama here πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ.

Anywayz, it's all good 😊. If Ellen and Portia wanna stay in Britain, more power to 'em πŸ’ͺ.
 
πŸ€” I'm not surprised at all that Ellen and Portia are reconsidering their move to the UK... they're just looking for an easy way out, you know? It's not like they actually care about making a difference or standing up for what they believe in πŸ™„. And let's be real, who can blame them for wanting to escape the cold winter? But we all know how that'll play out - they'll pack their bags, make some grand announcement on social media, and then promptly forget about it by springtime πŸ˜’. It's just another example of celebrities being more concerned with their own image than actually taking action πŸ“Έ.
 
I'm not surprised to hear that Ellen and Portia are reconsidering their decision to leave the US πŸ€”. I mean, who wouldn't want to stay in the States with its rich history and entertainment scene? Plus, think about all the tax benefits they could be missing out on as expats πŸ˜‚. And let's be real, a British winter is not exactly the most appealing thing either ❄️.

But seriously, it's interesting to see how some celebrities are taking drastic action (or in this case, considering it πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ) when they think Trump might win again. I mean, if you're going to leave the country, at least try to make a difference, right? Instead of just fleeing to another country, maybe consider using your platform for good in the States 🌟.

And what about all the celebrities who have made similar declarations but ultimately didn't follow through? It's like they were just saying "oh no, I might be afraid" instead of actually being brave and taking action πŸ’β€β™€οΈ. I guess we'll just have to wait and see if Ellen and Portia will be part of that list 🀞.
 
omg I feel bad for Ellen & Portia πŸ€— they were so excited about moving to the UK but now they're thinking of leaving? like, I get it, winter is coming and all... but still, it's kinda sad that they're not committed to their decision πŸŽ‰. I mean, some celebs say they'd leave the US if Trump wins, but then they just chill back in America πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ. maybe Ellen & Portia are just thinking about a quick escape from the cold? πŸ€” or are they actually considering moving again? anyway, it's gonna be interesting to see what happens next 😁
 
πŸ€” I'm kinda surprised that DeGeneres and de Rossi are even thinking about leaving the UK again, considering they moved there just in time for Trump's election πŸ™„. It's all well and good to say you're gonna leave America if someone becomes president, but when it comes down to it, people just don't wanna uproot their lives that easily πŸ’β€β™€οΈ. I mean, can you blame them? Winter is coming and the thought of shivering in LA without decent coffee β˜•οΈ is a major deterrent for me too πŸ˜‚.
 
I gotta say, it's kinda weird that these celebs think they can just leave the US and come back whenever they feel like it πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ. Like, what about their fans who are still stuck in America? Don't they deserve some loyalty or something? And honestly, I'm a bit tired of all these celebrities making empty threats to leave the country every time there's a change in government πŸ™„.

And can we talk about how rich and privileged these celebs are? They're basically getting away with this "I'm fleeing the US" thing because they've got the means to relocate wherever they want πŸ’Έ. I mean, what about all the everyday Americans who actually have to deal with the consequences of Trump's policies? Do they not count for anything?

And what's up with DeGeneres and de Rossi thinking they can just waltz back into the US whenever it suits them? Like, don't they know that their absence has already had a significant impact on the country's politics and pop culture landscape? πŸ€”
 
I don’t usually comment but... it seems like Ellen and Portia are having buyer’s remorse, you know? I mean, they left America just before Trump won, and now they're thinking about going back? Maybe they didn't think through the whole "polar opposite views" thing πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ. It's kinda sad that some celebs say they'd leave the country but really just wanna stay in a place with better weather ☁️. I guess it's good that others, like Courtney Love and Rosie O'Donnell, actually took action when they felt strongly about something πŸ’ͺ. But still, it's weird that these two are having cold feet now πŸ˜‚. Maybe they'll be back in the US before you know it? πŸ€”
 
I'm thinking... it's kinda weird that celebs are all like "I'm leaving US" but then don't πŸ€”. I mean, I get it, some of them have been super vocal about hating Trump, but you'd think they'd be more serious about leaving if they were actually gonna do it πŸ˜’. And now that winter is coming, maybe they just wanna get back to their normal lives? 🌑️ It's not like the US is all sunshine and rainbows anyway... some people really need to chill out and realize that everyone's got their own struggles πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ. I'm kinda curious though, would it even make a difference if more celebs left? Like, would America be all better without them? πŸ’ΈπŸ‘€
 
I'm not sure why all these celebs are running away from Trump πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ. I mean, I get it, he's no fan favorite, but some of them just seem to be whiny about it πŸ™„. Like, if they're really that scared of him, why don't they just stay and try to make a difference? It's easy to criticize from afar, but actually doing something is way harder πŸ’ͺ. I'm not saying I agree with Trump or anything, but sometimes I think these celebs need to suck it up and be part of the solution instead of just bailing on America 😐.
 
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