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Dual Citizenship Laws, Gerard Depardieu and Tax Exile
The hosts discuss the complexities of dual citizenship for Americans, noting changes in the 1990s that made it easier to hold multiple passports. They reference French actor Gerard Depardieu's decision to seek Russian citizenship for tax reasons. One host mentions the difficulty of maintaining European bank accounts as a U.S. citizen due to regulatory hurdles.
French actor Gérard Depardieu has moved to the Belgian village of Neuchâtel to avoid high taxes introduced by President François Hollande. Belgium does not have a wealth tax, making it a popular destination for wealthy French citizens. The hosts discuss the "wimpy" sound of European sirens compared to American ones during the segment.
CNN's Anderson Cooper featured a segment on his "The Ridiculous" list about French actor Gerard Depardieu urinating on an airplane floor after being denied access to the bathroom during taxiing. Cooper suffered a prolonged giggling fit during the broadcast while making numerous puns about the incident. The segment is criticized as a low point for professional journalism at the network.
