Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 16, 2025 · Entertainment

Xunami Leaves U.S. as Trump's Immigration Crackdown Tightens

One of the stars of RuPaul ¿s Drag Race has left the United States amid President Trump's escalating immigration crackdown; (pictured 2024)

SICKENING! Xunami Muse Leaves the US Amid Trump's Immigration Crackdown: A Star of RuPaul's Drag Race Joins a Growing Roster of Hollywood Exits

The drama is heating up in Tinseltown, and it has nothing to do with the latest season of RuPaul's Drag Race. One of the show's stars, Xunami Muse, has made the shocking decision to leave the United States amidst President Trump's escalating immigration crackdown.

Xunami, who slayed the competition on Season 16 as a ninth-place finalist, revealed on Instagram that she's returned to her native Panama, citing a "difficult and complicated" situation in the US. But what really got fans talking was her reason for leaving: "To be able to explore the WORLD!"

Xunami Muse, who placed ninth on season 16 of the hit competition series , revealed on Instagram that she¿s returned to her native Panama, writing that her 'situation in the United States was a difficult and complicated one'

This stunning departure has sparked a heated debate online, with some viewers expressing outrage over the Trump administration's treatment of immigrants. "DACA queens are self-deporting now," one fan wrote on Twitter. "I hate how this country treats immigrants. She deserved better."

Xunami, who was born in Panama but grew up in the US under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, has been open about her experiences as a Dreamer. On Drag Race, she candidly discussed the limitations of DACA, explaining that recipients like herself are "kind of in limbo" and don't have full rights as citizens.

But Xunami's announcement has sparked questions about the future of her career in the US. When asked if she'd be able to return, she replied, "I really don’t know." The uncertainty surrounding her immigration status is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by thousands of DACA recipients like herself.

'From now on, I will be living in my beautiful land of Panama,' she told followers. 'You heard that right, I left the States! And the reason is simple: To be able to explore the WORLD'

As Xunami prepares to hit the road with fellow Drag Race alums for a European tour next month, it's clear that she's ready to take on the world – and leave Trump's America behind. And she's not alone: a growing number of Hollywood stars are packing up their bags and heading overseas in protest of the President's policies.

The Great Exodus: Hollywood Stars Fleeing Trump's America

Xunami Muse is just the latest high-profile star to make the bold decision to leave the US amidst rising tensions over immigration. Other notable celebrities who've recently announced their departures include:

In recent months, federal agencies have sought to revoke health care and financial aid eligibility for DACA holders, while immigration officers have detained some recipients despite their protected status

  • Julianne Moore, who plans to permanently relocate to the UK with her husband, Bart Freundlich.
  • Courtney Love, who's pursuing British citizenship and has made London her full-time home.
  • Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, who've reportedly put their California estate on the market and are retreating to the UK to "retire."
  • Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling, who've opted to stay overseas after spending much of the past year in the UK.
  • Minnie Driver, who's returned to London after nearly 30 years in Los Angeles.
  • America Ferrera, who's been spotted touring schools in West London after expressing her desire to leave the US when Trump was elected.

The reasons for their departures vary, but one thing is clear: these stars are tired of living under Trump's America. "It's like emperor-core – like, [they're] wearing million-dollar watches," Courtney Love recently quipped at a Royal Geographical Society event. "Emperor-core is going on at Mar-a-Lago. It's frightening now."

TheScholarlyNote.com has learned that the administration's tightening grip on immigration policies has left many in the entertainment industry feeling uneasy. "Illegal aliens who claim to be recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are not automatically protected from deportations," a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson recently stated.

'Illegal aliens who claim to be recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are not automatically protected from deportations,' said DHS assistant press secretary Tricia McLaughlin in a statement; (Police confront demonstrators during.a protest outside of the immigration processing and detention facility on October 11, 2025 in Broadview, Illinois)

But Xunami Muse is ready to take on whatever comes next – and she's taking her talents to the world stage. As she prepares for her European tour, fans can't help but wonder: what's next for this fearless Drag Race star? Only time will tell.

Taylor Swift posed with Xunami and the cast of Drag Race at the 2024 MTV Music Awards

Although Xunami never mentioned the Trump administration¿s immigration clampdown by name, she did reveal she¿s gearing up to hit the road with fellow Drag Race alums for a European tour next month

Celebrities who were devastated by Donald Trump's election victory have pledged to flee America