Eva Longoria has made it clear that Donald Trump’s recent victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election had no bearing on her decision to relocate abroad. Speaking on a phone call with Ana Navarro for ABC’s Behind the Table podcast, the Texas-born star addressed rumors regarding her reasons for relocating.
“Will you please let them know I didn’t move out of the United States because of Donald Trump?” Longoria asked Navarro, emphasizing that her move happened years before Trump’s election win. Navarro confirmed that Longoria had been residing in Europe for nearly three years.
Work, Not Politics, Led to the Move
Longoria, known for her roles in Desperate Housewives and her work as a director, clarified that professional commitments were the primary reason for her move. “That’s why I’m in Europe. I didn’t leave because of the political environment. I left because my work took me there,” she explained.
In her interview with Marie Claire, Longoria revealed that she currently divides her time between Spain and Mexico. Her decision to leave the U.S. was made before the contentious 2024 election season, but she acknowledged the anxiety she feels for Americans navigating the country’s political climate.
Addressing Misinformation and Clickbait
Longoria expressed frustration over the way her words were misconstrued. “People just grabbed some clickbait stuff to be divisive, which makes me so sad,” she shared. “Everything you say is just meant to be divisive when we can’t be that way right now.”
She also acknowledged how living abroad has allowed her to escape the “noise” of American politics. “Being away from the constant 24-hour news cycle puts you in a bit of a bubble, for sure,” she said.
Concerns About the U.S. Under Trump
Although her relocation was unrelated to Trump’s presidency, Longoria did not shy away from expressing her concerns about the future of the U.S. under his leadership. Speaking candidly to Marie Claire, she remarked, “If he keeps his promises, it’s going to be a scary place.”
Longoria, a vocal supporter of the Democratic Party, reflected on her campaigning efforts for Vice President Kamala Harris and the aftermath of the election. Comparing Trump’s 2016 victory to 2024, she said she was not entirely surprised by his return to office. “The shocking part is not that he won,” she stated. “It’s that a convicted criminal who spews so much hate could hold the highest office.”
A Privileged Escape
Acknowledging her own privilege, Longoria noted that many Americans do not have the option to leave the country. “I’m privileged. I get to escape and go somewhere. Most Americans aren’t so lucky. They’re going to be stuck in this dystopian country, and my anxiety and sadness is for them,” she said.
Her experiences living abroad have given her a unique perspective on the challenges many Americans face. While she remains concerned about the political and social climate in the U.S., Longoria continues to focus on her career and contributions from her new home base overseas.
Longoria’s decision to move abroad underscores the personal and professional factors that drive such choices, often beyond politics. Her candid reflections highlight not only her concerns about the current state of the U.S. but also her hope for a less divisive future.
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