Ellen DeGeneres Blames Trump for US Exit, Settles in UK with Rosie O’Donnell Support

Ellen DeGeneres, the beloved comedian and former talk show host, has packed her bags and left the United States, citing Donald Trump’s return to the White House in the 2024 election as the catalyst for her departure. At 67, Ellen, along with her wife Portia de Rossi, sold their Montecito estate last August and settled into a charming farmhouse in the U.K., a move initially planned as a part-time escape but made permanent after the election results rolled in.

During her first public appearance in the U.K., Ellen shared her raw reaction to Trump’s victory. "We got here the day before the election and woke up to texts with crying emojis. I just knew—he got in. And we said, ‘We’re staying here,’" she recounted. It’s a decision that speaks volumes about the deep political disillusionment felt by some high-profile figures in the wake of the election.

Now embracing the serene English countryside, Ellen seems enchanted by her new surroundings. She’s marveled at the beauty of the villages, the architecture, and the simplicity of life across the pond, describing it as a cleaner, kinder world. "Everything here is just better—the way animals are treated, people are polite. I love it," she said. From seeing snow for the first time to tending chickens and briefly hosting sheep, Ellen and Portia are diving headfirst into rural living, with Portia even flying her horses over to join them.

Ellen’s move also aligns her with fellow comedian Rosie O’Donnell, who similarly left the U.S. for Ireland after Trump’s win. When Trump publicly threatened to revoke O’Donnell’s citizenship, labeling her a "threat to humanity," Ellen didn’t hesitate to show solidarity, posting a supportive message online: "Good for you." O’Donnell, in turn, fired back at Trump with fierce criticism, calling him a "dangerous old soulless man" and standing firm in her decision to leave.

While Ellen and Rosie’s relationship has had its awkward moments, O’Donnell emphasized there’s no bad blood, just a difference in how they navigate the world. "I wish her the best. I seriously do," Rosie noted, reflecting a mutual respect despite their past unresolved tensions. For now, both comedians are carving out new lives abroad, a bold statement on their discontent with the current political climate back home.