A few days ago, Donald Trump was re-elected as President of the United States. Many stars expressed their disappointment on social networks. But Eva Longoria decided to go even further, as she told the American version of the magazine Marie Claire.
A decision to protect his family
Born in Texas, Eva Longoria grew up between Spain and Mexico, but it was in the United States that she lived the majority of her adult life. However, today she says she no longer recognizes her country.
“Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, things had started to change. The vibe was different. Then Covid came, and that was the straw that broke the camel's back. Let it be the increase the number of homeless people or taxes, not that I'm criticizing California. I feel like this chapter of my life is over.”
As a result, to protect her little boy, Santiago, she and her husband made a decision: to leave the country. “I can escape. Most Americans don't have that chance. They're going to find themselves stuck in this dystopian country, and I'm sad and anxious for all these people,” she explains, emphasizing her chance to escape. being “privileged” by her fortune and her career.
Eva Longoria's concerns
If she decided to leave the country, it's because Eva Longoria is afraid, and she doesn't hide it: “The shocking part is not that he won. It's that a criminal “If he keeps his promises, America will become a terrifying place,” she worries.
The actress had already experienced this concern at the time of Donald Trump's first election in 2016. “I asked myself: 'Does my vote really count? Do I really a difference?' I was so detached, because I truly believed in my soul that the best person always wins. And then it happened, and I was like, “Oh, wait. The best person doesn't always win.”
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