Barbra Streisand, the famous actor and singer, has once again expressed her intention to leave the United States if Donald Trump wins the presidency. Streisand, a vocal Democrat who campaigned for Hillary Clinton in 2016, made these remarks during an interview with “The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert.
During the interview, Colbert asked Streisand where she would move if Trump were to become president. She replied, “Probably England, I like England.” This is not the first time Streisand has made such a statement. Prior to the 2016 election, she warned that she would leave the country if Trump won, stating in a “60 Minutes” interview that she would either go to Australia or Canada.
However, despite Trump’s victory, Streisand, along with several other celebrities who made similar threats, including Cher, Bryan Cranston, and Amy Schumer, chose to stay in the United States.
Streisand has been a vocal critic of Trump, often using strong language to express her disdain for him. She has referred to him as “the Liar in Chief” and “the Groper in Chief,” and has called his 2016 win “heartbreaking.” Her 2018 album, “Walls,” also contained several songs that took aim at Trump and his administration.
Reflecting on Trump’s presidency in 2021, Streisand described it as “four years in a black hole.” She criticized his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, accusing him of not telling the truth and causing unnecessary deaths. Streisand emphasized the importance of truth and urged leaders to be transparent with the public.
While promoting her new memoir, “My Name Is Barbra,” on “The Late Show,” Streisand commended President Joe Biden for his compassion but expressed concern about the current political climate in the United States, describing it as “bad.”
In conclusion, Barbra Streisand has once again expressed her intention to leave the United States if Donald Trump wins the presidency. She has been a vocal critic of Trump and his administration, using strong language to convey her disapproval. Streisand has also emphasized the importance of truth and transparency in leadership.