Jimmy Kimmel said he obtained Italian citizenship in a move seemingly motivated by the United States' current political climate under President Donald Trump.

The late-night host revealed the news during an appearance on comedian Sarah Silverman's podcast, "The Sarah Silverman Podcast," on Aug. 7.

"A lot of people I know are thinking about where they can get citizenship," Silverman said.

Kimmel replied, "I did get Italian citizenship."

The "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" host has long been an adversary of the president's policies . Trump, for his part, has openly criticized Kimmel's career over the years.

USA TODAY has reached out to Kimmel's reps for comment.

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