Rosie O’Donnell and Donald Trump’s Long-Standing Feud Intensifies
Rosie O’Donnell and Donald Trump have been clashing for nearly two decades, exchanging insults and engaging in online feuds. This contentious relationship reached a new level recently when Trump threatened to take away O’Donnell’s U.S. citizenship, just months after she relocated to Ireland.
During an appearance on an Irish radio show, O’Donnell spoke out about her ongoing disputes with Trump and expressed pride in standing up to him. “He still uses me as a punching bag to rally his base,” the 63-year-old said, accusing Trump of being dangerous and harmful to women and children worldwide.
In a recent post, Trump referred to O’Donnell as a “threat to humanity.” He stated, “I’m seriously considering stripping her citizenship since Rosie O’Donnell doesn’t represent the best interests of our great nation. If they want her, let them keep her in Ireland. God bless America!”
O’Donnell quickly countered Trump’s comments on her social media. She remarked, “The U.S. President has always despised that I can see through his facade. Liars are abusing others for their own gain, harming our country,” adding, “This is why I moved to Ireland. He is a soulless, dangerous elderly man devoid of compassion.”
A History of Discontent
The discord between O’Donnell and Trump began back in 2006 when she criticized him on “The View.” She labeled him a “snake oil salesman” for his lenient stance on Miss USA winners involved in scandals. Trump’s response was to call her a “real loser” and suggest she “can’t control herself.”
In 2011, after O’Donnell announced her engagement, Trump made headlines by expressing sympathy for her partner on social media, calling her a “True Loser.” The animosity continued in 2012 when, following O’Donnell’s heart attack, Trump tweeted, “Rosie, get better faster. I miss you!” which seemed unexpected given their history.
O’Donnell later remarked that Trump’s taunts represented the worst bullying she had faced, even worse than her childhood experiences. In 2014, she reflected on how public figures like Trump create an environment where such bullying is socially sanctioned. Trump responded with a dismissive tweet wishing her luck with her new show, reminding her that “you started this.”
The 2016 Election and Aftermath
By 2016, O’Donnell was vocal about supporting Hillary Clinton during her presidential campaign, asserting that Trump “would never become president.” After Trump’s election win, she expressed dismay at the political climate, stating, “God help us all,” and lamenting for humanity.
2024 and Beyond
Last year, amid the buildup to the next election, O’Donnell reiterated her concerns over Trump’s influence, calling him “a madman.” After the election concluded, O’Donnell confirmed her relocation to Ireland. She stated in a TikTok video that the experience had been uplifting, filled with kindness from the people there. Yet, she expressed missing her family and friends back in the U.S.
Her decision spurred further comments from Trump, who questioned why Ireland would allow her entry, joking about the potential dampening of their happiness. O’Donnell countered with a reflective poem regarding her tumultuous history with Trump, which prompted the Trump White House to simply respond, “Good Riddance!”
