Jeff Dye is Leaving Los Angeles
Comedian Jeff Dye is the latest in a growing number of entertainers opting to leave Los Angeles.
In a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” on November 2, Dye, 42, shared his concerns about California’s future under Governor Gavin Newsom and mentioned his plans to relocate to Texas.
“I might be falling into the L.A. trap, maybe even being affected by what I see online. But honestly, Newsom kind of scares me, so I think it’s best if I just step away,” Dye expressed.
He also voiced his worries about how state and city officials dealt with the devastating fires that hit parts of Los Angeles in January.
“That fire was a huge wake-up call,” he noted. “Regardless of your take on it, the response was pretty alarming.”
Logan, on the podcast, agreed, saying, “We definitely didn’t do well enough.”
Dye added, “Even the aftermath was concerning.”
FOX News Digital has reached out to Newsom’s office for a response.
The fires in Los Angeles consumed over 55,000 acres, damaging more than 16,000 buildings and resulting in at least 29 fatalities.
The largest incidents, the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire, caused significant destruction, with 6,837 and 9,414 buildings lost, respectively.
Criticism directed towards Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass included concerns about their fire management strategy. Detractors argued that more proactive measures should have been taken given the recurring wildfire threats.
Key issues raised encompassed water supply limitations and the insufficiency of firefighting resources.
Many locals and officials expressed frustration over the slow recovery process, citing red tape, permitting delays, and issues with insurance and infrastructure.
On his podcast, Dye also criticized celebrities who threatened to leave the country should Donald Trump win a second term.
He remarked, “They always say, ‘We’re moving.’ And some actually do,” referencing individual cases.
“Absolutely, some think they can just make a statement,” he agreed. “I have respect for Rosie [O’Donnell] and Ellen [DeGeneres] for following through.”
O’Donnell mentioned back in March that she moved overseas with her son, Clay, just prior to Trump’s inauguration, settling in Ireland and applying for citizenship.
“I can’t emphasize how incredible it was,” she shared in a TikTok video. “The people were so warm and welcoming, and I’m really grateful for that.”
She reflected, “I never thought I’d consider leaving the U.S., but it felt necessary for my child and me.”
In November 2024, DeGeneres and her partner, Portia de Rossi, made a more permanent move to the Cotswolds in England, having initially intended it as a short getaway.
DeGeneres recounted, “We arrived right before the election, and I started receiving messages with crying emojis. I just knew he had won.”
Dye commented on their decision, suggesting it was “absurd” to leave over voting issues, yet acknowledged their resolve. “I guess at least they acted, while many others just talked about it.”
