Steve Bannon Accuses Ellen DeGeneres of ‘Infesting’ Britain After Leaving the U.S. with Portia de Rossi Following Trump’s Election Victory

Ellen DeGeneres Faces Criticism from Trump Ally Steve Bannon for Moving to Britain

Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have come under fire from Steve Bannon, a former White House chief strategist and ally of Donald Trump. Bannon accused the couple of “infesting the Cotswolds” after their recent relocation to the UK, following Trump’s successful bid for re-election in 2024.

In a fiery statement, Bannon claimed that DeGeneres chose to leave the United States as a protest against Trump’s second term, expressing disdain for the couple by suggesting they were “whining like little children” and opting to flee the country without any intention to return. He further emphasized his point by declaring that they were not resilient and had lost their standing despite having had every advantage in their favor.

Bannon also speculated that Nigel Farage, a prominent ally of Trump, is poised to become the next prime minister of Britain, predicting that Farage’s party Reform U.K. will overtake the Conservatives in the forthcoming general election.

Despite Bannon’s harsh remarks, insiders close to DeGeneres dismiss the view that her move is politically motivated. According to sources, the couple had listed their home for sale prior to the presidential election results, suggesting that their relocation is merely a step into retirement. The insiders claim that neither DeGeneres nor de Rossi have any future projects planned and noted that Ellen felt her legacy in the industry had been tarnished following allegations regarding her treatment of staff and public criticisms from fellow celebrities.

In a related point, Elon Musk also weighed in on DeGeneres and de Rossi’s departure, referencing a post that implied DeGeneres might have knowledge of controversial events linked to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, merely adding a skeptical emoji without elaboration. The responses to Musk’s comment varied widely, with some users alluding to conspiracy theories tied to Jeffrey Epstein, while others brought attention to Musk’s own associations with Combs.

DeGeneres and de Rossi’s exit from the U.S. seems to echo a broader trend among celebrities who threatened to leave if Trump won the election, aligning with a collective sentiment of discontent among Hollywood figures.

As for Steve Bannon, he recently completed a four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress tied to the January 6 Capitol riot investigation. He emerged from incarceration boasting that the experience only fortified his resolve.

In the midst of turmoil and political division, the move by DeGeneres and de Rossi raises important questions about celebrity influence and political activism in today’s landscape.