Eva Longoria faces backlash as she claims Americans are 'stuck' in ‘dystopian’ country after Harris’ loss
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Eva Longoria faced backlash after revealing why she and her family chose to leave the United States in an interview for Marie Claire’s “Age Issue”.
In the interview, Longoria explained her decision, claiming that many Americans felt "stuck" in the US following Kamala Harris’ loss in the 2024 presidential election.
On November 6, it was announced that Donald Trump had secured a second term after defeating Harris in the race for the White House. Longoria, who had been a vocal supporter of Harris throughout her campaign, said she wasn’t surprised by the outcome.
Evo Longoria explains why she and her family left 'dystopian' US
In a recent interview, Eva Longoria revealed that she and her husband Jose Baston, along with their six-year-old son Santiago, have been splitting their time between Spain and Mexico City.
Longoria has been working on various mini-series for CNN, including 2023's 'Searching for Mexico' and the upcoming 'Searching for Spain', reported Independent.
Reflecting on her time in California, the 'Desperate Housewives' star shared her thoughts on the state's changes, saying, "I had my whole adult life here. But even before [the pandemic], it was changing. The vibe was different. "
The 'Flamin’ Hot' director added, "And then Covid happened, and it pushed it over the edge. Whether it’s the homelessness or the taxes, not that I want to s*** on California – it just feels like this chapter in my life is done now."
Longoria acknowledged her privilege in being able to relocate, saying, "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."
After hearing the results of the 2024 election, she expressed her disappointment about Trump's victory, saying, "The shocking part is not that he won. It’s that a convicted criminal who spews so much hate could hold the highest office."
Reflecting on Kamala Harris’s loss, Longoria added, "I would like to think our fight continues. If [Trump] keeps his promises [America] is going to be a scary place."
Eva Longoria slammed over her remarks about Americans
After Eva Longoria's remarks about a "dystopian" US and expressing pity for Americans stuck in an anxious environment, many internet users on Facebook quickly criticized her for explaining why she chose to leave the country.
One social media user shared, "If it will be so scary she could just move."
Another user remarked, "It’s been a scary place for the last 4 yrs!!! But she doesn’t live like the rest of us and is totally out of touch with reality."
One person on Facebook said, "Get on the plane with the rest of the "Hollywood elite" we all don't care where you go. if you wanna leave, LEAVE."
Another declared, "No body is stuck in America."
Someone else shared, "Maybe she should move so she doesn’t have to worry about experiencing happiness and freedom to be an American."
Another person commented, "She can leave with her friends than."
One netizen wrote, "No one is stuck in America. Feel free to leave anytime you wish."
Another claimed, "Eva Longoria is an unstable person."
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