FACT CHECK: Did Justin Timberlake Say He Is Leaving U.S. After Trump Victory?
A post shared on social media purports that singer Justin Timberlake announced he is leaving the country and will not sell his albums in the U.S. due to former President Donald Trump’s victory.
And another one bites the dust. Is it Christmas in November?
Yo, Justin, you leaving the US have nothing to do with Diddy, right?! Just making sure. 🙃 pic.twitter.com/LgnjFxOgV5
— Sassafrass84 (@Sassafrass_84) November 14, 2024
Verdict: False
There is no evidence for the claim.
Fact Check:
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A post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, Timberlake is moving out of the country and will not sell his music in the U.S. because of Trump’s election victory. The post shared an image of Timberlake in a black jacket.
The post reads, “Justin Timberlake: I’m Moving to the United Kingdom and never coming back plus my albums won’t be available to the United States either Hope you’re happy you’ve elected Donald Trump Because he’s a Loser and so are all of you.”
The caption reads, “And another one bites the dust. Is it Christmas in November? Yo, Justin, you leaving the US have nothing to do with Diddy, right?! Just making sure.”
The claim is inaccurate. There is no credible news report that suggests Timberlake announced he is leaving the country because Trump was elected. There is no such statement made on his social media accounts. His new album is still available in the United States.
Many celebrities did threaten to leave the country if Trump won the election, Newsweek compiled a list. Timberlake has previously shared his support for the Democratic Party and performed at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, The U.S. Sun reported. (RELATED: Did Sydney Sweeney Say She Voted For Donald Trump?)
This is not the first time misinformation has circulated online. Check Your Fact recently debunked a claim that an image showed Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after the 2024 election results.
