Eva Longoria Reflects on Life Abroad and Criticizes U.S. Under Trump’s Leadership

Eva Longoria, actress and activist, revealed that she left the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic and has no plans of returning, especially now that Donald Trump has been elected to a second term as president.

Longoria splits her time between homes in Spain and Mexico, finding freedom in the globalization of entertainment, which allows her to take on acting projects without needing to be in Hollywood.

“I had my whole adult life here,” Longoria said, reflecting on her years in Los Angeles. “But even before [the pandemic], it was changing. The vibe was different. And then COVID happened, and it pushed it over the edge. Whether it’s the homelessness or the taxes—not that I want to shit on California—it just feels like this chapter in my life is done now.”

Longoria expressed gratitude for her privilege to leave the U.S., contrasting her situation with the challenges many Americans face.

“I’m privileged,” she admitted. “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.”

The actress has been vocal about her political beliefs, campaigning earlier this year for Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential race. Longoria admitted she was deeply shaken by Trump’s first victory over Hillary Clinton in 2016, describing it as an existential crisis.

“It was like, ‘Does my vote really matter? Am I really making a difference?’ I was so untethered to the core of what I believe because I truly believed in my soul that the best person wins. And then that happened, and I was like, ‘Oh, wait. The best person doesn’t win.’”

While Trump’s 2024 victory didn’t come as a shock to her, it left her disheartened. “The shocking part is not that he won,” Longoria said two days after the election. “It’s that a convicted criminal who spews so much hate could hold the highest office.”

Longoria also shared her concerns for the future of the United States under Trump’s leadership, emphasizing her fears about the direction the country is headed.

“I would like to think our fight continues,” she said. “But the U.S. is in a scary place. If he keeps his promises, it’s going to be a scary place.”

Though Longoria has chosen to live abroad, her connection to the U.S. remains strong. Her decision to speak out highlights her hope for change and her empathy for those unable to leave the country.

As she embraces this new chapter in her life, she continues to use her platform to advocate for progress and equality.