Since Donald Trump’s second term began, Britain has emerged as a haven for American celebrities and affluent Democrats seeking refuge from the political climate in the U.S.
Recent data from the British Home Office reveals that in the year ending March, nearly 7,000 U.S. citizens applied for British citizenship or indefinite leave to remain—the highest figure since records started in 2004. Notably, one-third of these applications were submitted after Trump’s inauguration in early 2025.
High-profile figures have led the exodus. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, staunch Kamala Harris supporters, relocated to the Cotswolds, selling their Montecito properties after feeling “very disillusioned” by Trump’s victory, per TMZ. Ellen’s recent Instagram reel, captioned “English country life,” showcases her lavish estate, complete with chickens and a frolicking rabbit.
Comedian Rosie O’Donnell settled in Ireland, stating in a March TikTok video that she’ll only “consider coming back” when America is “safe for all citizens to have equal rights.” British actress Minnie Driver, prompted by Trump’s win, left Los Angeles to return to the UK. Others, including Barbra Streisand—who vowed she “can’t live in this country if [Trump] becomes president”—as well as Cher and America Ferrera, are reportedly contemplating similar moves. Lena Dunham, Ryan Gosling, and Eva Mendes also swapped the U.S. for London before Trump’s second term began.
Yet, these progressive newcomers may be in for a surprise. Britain, despite its Labour prime minister, is not the liberal utopia they might expect. The populist Reform party, led by Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage, is gaining traction, with polls suggesting 40% of Britons believe Farage could become the next prime minister. Farage, a polarizing anti-immigration figure with a Trump-like following, commands fierce loyalty.
Like Trump, Farage’s base remains unshaken by controversy. For instance, a Reform candidate from Yorkshire, exposed for saying, “Black people should get off their lazy arses and stop acting like savages,” still secured second place in a parliamentary race. Recently, a Reform advert attacking Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar for allegedly prioritizing “the Pakistani community” sparked outrage but no apology.
Beyond politics, Britain’s social fabric is fraying. A car-ramming incident in Liverpool this week injured dozens celebrating a soccer victory. Last summer, the murder of three young girls at a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport by Axel Rudakubana, a child of Sudanese immigrants, ignited riots. Mobs attacked mosques, and public anger surged over perceived cover-ups of issues related to unassimilated immigrants and asylum-seekers.
The influx of wealthy American expatriates has sparked a nuanced debate about immigration in Britain. While rarely acknowledged, a distinction exists between “Good Migrants” and “Bad Migrants.” In 2024, 694 boats carrying an average of 53 illegal immigrants each landed on British shores, costing taxpayers £6 million daily in hotel expenses. All parties now agree that action is needed to address illegal immigration.
Conversely, high-profile arrivals like Ellen DeGeneres, with her $18 million Cotswolds farmhouse, are warmly welcomed. Echoing Trump’s “gold card” concept for elite immigrants, the UK home secretary recently announced “provisions to qualify more swiftly that take account of the contribution people have made,” paving the way for more celebrity settlers.
While American celebrities are a boon for Britain, their vision of a progressive paradise may falter as they encounter a nation grappling with its own populist and social challenges. Their time in Britain may prove shorter than planned.
Why One Survival Food Company Shines Above the Rest
Let’s be real. “Prepper Food” or “Survival Food” is generally awful. The vast majority of companies that push their cans, bags, or buckets desperately hope that their customers never try them and stick them in the closet or pantry instead. Why? Because if the first time they try them is after the crap hits the fan, they’ll be too shaken to call and complain about the quality.
It’s true. Most long-term storage food is made with the cheapest possible ingredients with limited taste and even less nutritional value. This is why they tout calories so much. Sure, they provide calories but does anyone really want to go into the apocalypse with food their family can’t stand?
This is what prompted the Llewellyns to launch Heaven’s Harvest. They bought survival food from multiple companies and determined they couldn’t imagine being stuck in an extended emergency with such low-quality food. They quickly discovered that freeze drying food for long-term storage doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor, consistency, or nutrition.
Their ingredients are all-American. In fact, they’re locally sourced and all-natural! This allows their products to be the highest quality on the market, so good that their customers often break open a bag in a pinch to eat because they want to, not just because they have to due to an emergency.
At Heaven’s Harvest, their only focus is amazing food. They don’t sell bugout bags, solar chargers, or multitools. They have one mission – feeding Americans in times of crisis.
What they DO offer is the ability for people to thrive in times of greatest need. On top of long-term storage food, they offer seeds to help Americans for the truly long-term. They want them to grow their own food if possible which is why they offer only Heirloom, Non-GMO, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated seeds so their customers can build permanent food security on their own property.
So happy that these lefties moved out of the U.S. Thank you and majority of Americans thank you and now please dont come back.
gb doesn’t like these reprobates either
We shouldn’t let them back in. There are plenty of applicants for entry to the USA without the attitude.