After fleeing to England following Trump’s 2024 election victory, Ellen DeGeneres has ignited a firestorm back home — Minnesotans are blasting the former talk-show host for weighing in on U.S. politics from abroad after publicly declaring she’s “proud” of anti-ICE demonstrators in Minneapolis.
DeGeneres’ political commentary, delivered in a social media video that referenced her personal ties to the city, has drawn sharp criticism from locals who say she’s out of touch and no longer entitled to influence American political debates.
“I am so sorry for what is happening in Minneapolis and in our country, really, but specifically Minneapolis right now, because it’s where I shot my last standup special, and everybody there couldn’t have been more lovely,” DeGeneres said in a video posted to her Instagram on Monday.
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“I shot it there because they say it’s the happiest city in America, and I found that to be true,” the comedienne and former talk show host continued. “So, my thoughts and my prayers are going out to everyone.”
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Her pro-protester message sparked backlash, with critics slamming DeGeneres for weighing in after she seemingly left the US following President Trump’s 2024 re-election.
“You really think anyone cares what you think now? Dream on,” one user wrote.
“Not your country anymore,” another commented, appearing to reference her departure.
“You don’t get to have a say anymore. And they are not protesting, they are rioting,” another added.
“I am so sorry too! Why don’t these people stay home and let ICE do the job we as a country voted for,” another wrote.
While DeGeneres faced harsh criticism, other followers praised her for supporting the protesters.
“Wow, I agree with you on this even though we differ politically! Peace through unity,” one user commented.
“As a Minnesotan, thank you. It’s rough here,” another added.
“Thank you for being our voice,” wrote a third.
Shortly after Trump’s re-election in November 2024, DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, were spotted out with friends at The Farmer’s Dog in the Cotswolds. While their exact location is unclear, they are believed to be living in the English countryside.
The couple finalized the sale of their Montecito home in August 2024.
DeGeneres had publicly supported Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the election, resharing Taylor Swift’s endorsement.
