Trump’s Controversial Remarks on O’Donnell
On Saturday, President Trump made some incendiary comments about comedian Rosie O’Donnell, suggesting she should “seriously consider” losing her U.S. citizenship, as he labeled her a “threat to humanity.” This remark sparked immediate outrage from O’Donnell.
Trump expressed his view that O’Donnell’s presence wasn’t in the best interest of the country, implying that her citizenship should be reconsidered. It’s hard to see how he could legally make that happen, though, since O’Donnell was born on Long Island.
O’Donnell, 63, relocated to a suburb of Dublin, Ireland, earlier in the year, alongside her 12-year-old child, following Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. She opened up about her family’s journey, sharing that she and her child are non-binary and autistic.
Interestingly, U.S. citizens can’t lose their citizenship merely by acquiring another nationality. Trump, however, seemed unfazed by this fact, insisting in his Twitter posts that O’Donnell poses a danger and should just remain in Ireland. It’s quite a bold statement, really.
The rivalry between Trump and O’Donnell stretches back nearly two decades. You may remember how O’Donnell criticized him during the Miss USA Pageant controversies, prompting a fierce response from Trump. He didn’t hold back, describing her in disparaging terms, even calling her “slobbering” and saying she talks “like a truck driver.” Charming, right?
During a Republican debate in 2015, when asked about his derogatory comments towards women, Trump infamously responded, “Only Rosie O’Donnell,” further fueling the animosity.
O’Donnell has since spoken out against Trump, particularly on CNN, where she lamented the state of the U.S. under his leadership. She expressed sadness about what she felt was a decline in the nation’s promise of freedom and opportunities. In a conversation with Chris Cuomo, she mentioned her belief that raising her child in Ireland would be a better experience than in the U.S. during Trump’s presidency.
She described her time in the states as mentally challenging, explaining, “I was very depressed. I was eating too much. I was overwhelmed.” It seems the political climate has deeply affected her well-being.
