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Joe Pantoliano is looking for changes in the scenery.
The Emmy Award-winning actor starred in Ralph "Ralphie" Cifaretto in episode 21 of the HBO drama "Sogun", and admitted he was not satisfied with the current administration and Donald Trump.
Pantoliano, 73, told his social media followers that he even took steps to leave the country and get a visa in Portugal.
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Joe Pantoliano wants to leave the United States after uncertainty about the country's political atmosphere. (Axelle/Farmer-Griffin)
At the premiere of “Italian Tucci” in New York earlier this week, the “Soulhouse” stars were impressed by the current political climate.
Pantoliano told Page Six: "I'm very uncomfortable with the nature of what's going on in my country, I just want to run to the hills."
"It's hard for me to think of people's bulls-t like to do TV shows. The world is on fire, and it's hard for me to concentrate."
Rosie O'Donnell despite escaping to Ireland
Pantoliano and his wife Nancy Sheppard recently returned from a trip to Portugal and are considering growing new roots abroad.
Pantoliano and his wife Nancy Sheppard have been married for 30 years. (Eric Charbonneau)
"We're just back. We really like it," he said, raising concerns about the grid after the 18-hour power outage last month, which affected Spain and Portugal.
"They were just hit by a cyber attack, and I think it's just a rehearsal of what's going on here," he said.
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Pantoliano admits that this reason alone is enough to keep him “a lot of cash at home, but not a lot, but enough to keep me for weeks.”
He insisted that the money was not easy and that it was “buried, without a map.”
The "Matrix" actor caught up with his Instagram followers on Friday and revealed he was very serious about fleeing the United States.
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"We are actually thinking about getting a visa so we can live there or most of the time. It's a great place to retire," he said. "Just, it's a great place to retire. I love walking...I'm walking there. Their power outages are great, I mean, the whole Spain...European half, France, Spain, Portugal."
Spain's Ministry of Interior declares a state of emergency after massive power outage Spain And Portugal on Monday, traffic lights were eliminated, forcing the evacuation of subway systems in both countries and other disturbances.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez later said that one problem in the European power grid was that the reason he described it as a "strong oscillation" was behind the power outage, but the cause was still being determined. Spanish electricity distributor Red Eléctrica said it could take six to 10 hours to restore electricity in the country and nearby Portugal.
Pantoliano starred in Ralph Cifaretto on "Sogreat". (kmazur)
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"I don't know, maybe this is a rehearsal of what's going to happen here," Pantoliano said. "You have to think about it. You have to think about our future, why is this going to happen? I'm confused...I hope I understand why this happens."
"Fugitive" stars may be added to the growing list of celebrities fleeing the United States.
Rosie O'Donnell confirmed her Move to Ireland In March, she said she left the U.S. before Trump took office, explaining that the new location was perfect for her 12-year-old son Clay.
After Donald Trump was elected president, Rosie O'Donnell did not expect Ellen DeGeneres to leave the United States. (Getty Image)
In recent "Late party,” she discussed her recent move decision and her long hatred with Trump.
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When asked about her decision to move to Ireland, she added: "The President of the United States has mastered this for me for 20 years." Later added: "He uses me as long as he needs it."
Ellen DeGeneres and his wife Portia de Rossi sold their Montecito estate in August and purchased it Farmhouses in the UK After Trump successfully returned to the White House during the 2024 presidential election.