Frequently Asked Questions

Has anyone actually left the country?

Of the 27 public figures we're tracking, 7 have actually followed through on their promise to leave.

What countries do celebrities threaten to move to?

The most commonly mentioned destinations include:

• Canada - The most popular choice, likely due to proximity and cultural similarities
• England/UK - A common destination for those in the entertainment industry
• Spain - Mentioned by several celebrities as a potential new home
• Italy - Another European destination of choice
• South Africa - Mentioned by at least one celebrity
• Other planets - Some have jokingly threatened to leave Earth entirely

Is this a new phenomenon?

While celebrities have long been politically outspoken, the specific trend of threatening to leave the country over election results became particularly prominent during the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The pattern repeated during subsequent election cycles, including 2020 and 2024. Similar statements have been made during other politically charged moments throughout history, though the modern era of social media has made such declarations more visible and widely documented.

How do you verify these claims?

We rely on publicly available sources to document departure threats:

• Video interviews and talk show appearances
• Social media posts (Twitter/X, Instagram, etc.)
• Print and online news interviews
• Podcast appearances
• Award show speeches and public events

We strive to link to primary sources whenever possible. If you have corrections or additional sources, please contact us.

What counts as a "promise to leave"?

We include statements where a public figure explicitly stated they would leave the United States based on a specific political outcome. This includes:

• Direct statements: "I will move to [country] if [candidate] wins"
• Strong declarations: "I'm out of here if..."
• Conditional threats: "I'm looking at houses in Canada just in case..."

We generally do not include vague expressions of discontent or statements that were clearly intended as humor from the outset, though context is always considered.

Can I suggest someone to add?

Yes! If you know of a public figure who made a departure threat that we haven't documented, please contact us with the person's name, what they said, and ideally a link to a credible source documenting the statement. We'll review all submissions and add verified claims to the database.

How often is this site updated?

We update the site as new information becomes available. This includes adding new public figures who make departure threats, updating the status of those we're already tracking, and incorporating follow-up statements or corrections. During election cycles, updates tend to be more frequent as new statements emerge.

Is this site political?

This site aims to be a neutral, factual record of public statements made by celebrities and public figures. We do not endorse or criticize any political viewpoint. Our goal is simply to document whether people who publicly stated they would leave the country actually followed through on those statements. We present the facts and let visitors draw their own conclusions.

Where do the photos come from?

All images on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons or other sources that provide images under Creative Commons licenses or in the public domain. Each image includes attribution to the original photographer and specifies the license under which it is used. We are committed to respecting intellectual property rights and proper attribution.