Television personality Judge Judy Sheindlin has asserted that individuals dissatisfied with the United States should seek residency elsewhere.
"If you don’t like this country, go somewhere else," Sheindlin stated in a recent interview with USA Today. "Don’t come to the greatest country in the world, the most successful country in the world, and say, ‘I want to change it.’ There are other countries that are the something else that you want. Go there. Go there. But don’t come into my home and say, ‘I want to change it.’"
Sheindlin, 83, expressed a deep affection for the United States, calling it her home and the greatest country globally. She attributed her success and the nation's greatness to its capitalist foundation, which she believes reveres excellence and entrepreneurship.
Her remarks coincide with the 30th anniversary celebration of "Judge Judy," her long-running courtroom television series. The show concluded in 2021 after 25 seasons, but Sheindlin later launched "Judy Justice," which is scheduled to end in October. Her son, Judge Adam Levy, is continuing the family tradition with his own courtroom series, "Adam's Law."
Sheindlin also commented on a perceived public nostalgia for the 1950s, suggesting that many people desire a return to a time characterized by greater order, personal responsibility, and civility. She noted the current societal divisions, where differing political viewpoints can strain family relationships, and expressed concern over increasing instances of violence, hate speech, antisemitism, racism, and cruelty.