Jesse Eisenberg feels a 'responsibility' to stay in the US during Donald Trump's presidency

Jesse Eisenberg feels a "responsibility" to stay in the US during Donald Trump's presidency.

The A Real Pain actor-and-director received Polish citizenship last year but insisted his dual nationality isn't paving the way for him to leave the country in protest at the current leadership, because he and spouse Anna Strout feel they should try to help those who are "struggling" and they have a "very good" life where they are.

Speaking at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival in the Czech Republic, Jesse - whoo received the President's Award - said when asked if he had a "responsibility" to stay in New York amid Trump's second term - “I am a very lucky American.

“I have a nice life. My wife is a teacher, and she teaches a lot of students who are not as lucky as we are. I think we feel, if anything, a responsibility to stay in New York and help those who are struggling through a tougher period in American history.

“No, I’m not going to leave because I don’t like the politics of America. That seems a little silly, because my life is very good.“

Jesse was granted Polish citizenship in March last year, having applied when he began exploring his roots while working on A Real Pain in the country.