Trump’s Latest Feud Takes a Constitutional Twist: Threatens to Strip Rosie O’Donnell of Citizenship
In a spectacle that blurs the lines between personal vendetta and political grandstanding, former President Donald Trump has revived his long-standing feud with comedian Rosie O’Donnell—this time with a jaw-dropping claim:
he is “seriously considering” revoking her U.S. citizenship. While the threat is legally meaningless, it’s already sparking heated debate about Trump’s motives and the escalating intensity of their bitter rivalry.
“Threat to Humanity”: Trump’s Latest Attack
Over the weekend, Trump took to Truth Social to lash out at O’Donnell, calling her a “Threat to Humanity” and suggesting she stay put in Ireland, where she moved earlier this year with her autistic, non-binary child. His post read:
“Because Rosie O’Donnell is clearly not in the best interests of our Great Country, I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship. She is a Threat to Humanity and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if they want her. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”
While the statement grabbed headlines, legal experts quickly dismissed it as impossible—no U.S. president holds the power to strip native-born citizens of their nationality.
O’Donnell Fires Back: “I’m Everything You Fear”
True to form, O’Donnell didn’t mince words in her rebuttal. Sharing a sharp photo montage of Trump alongside Jeffrey Epstein, she taunted:
“Hey Donald — rattled again? Eighteen years later and I still live rent-free in that collapsing brain of yours.”
Calling Trump “a dangerous old soulless man,” she boldly claimed:
“You call me a threat to humanity — but I’m everything you fear: a loud woman, a queer woman. A mother who tells the truth. An American who got out of the country before you set it ablaze.”
Her words painted a stark contrast between herself and the former president—she nurturing truth and resilience, he wielding fear and deception.
A Feud Nearly Two Decades Old
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Their hostile history dates back to 2006, when O’Donnell criticized Trump on The View—sparking a tirade of insults and personal attacks from Trump that resurfaced repeatedly in the public eye. Their war of words hit new heights during the 2015 GOP debates, when Trump’s offhand jab at O’Donnell became a defining moment of his controversial campaign style.
Seeking Safety and Stability
O’Donnell has been clear about why she left the U.S.—to protect her mental health and provide a supportive environment for her child. In interviews, she cited Trump’s return to the presidency and his administration’s policies as catalysts for her relocation to Ireland. She is now applying for Irish citizenship alongside her child, aiming for a fresh start.
Trump’s Obsession Persists
Even well into his second term, Trump remains fixated on O’Donnell. When questioned about her move, he dismissed her importance with a cryptic, “Do you know who she is? You’re better off not knowing.”
His relentless focus on O’Donnell underscores a decades-long pattern of targeting vocal critics. Yet she continues to stand her ground, turning his attacks into fuel for her activism and public commentary.
No Legal Ground for Trump’s Threat
Constitutional scholars unanimously agree: the president cannot unilaterally revoke a citizen’s nationality. O’Donnell, born in Long Island, remains a U.S. citizen regardless of her dual status. Trump’s threat is purely rhetorical, designed to provoke and distract rather than effectuate any real change.
Conclusion
This latest chapter in the Trump-O’Donnell saga highlights more than just a personal quarrel—it reflects the deep cultural and political divides defining today’s America. While Trump brandishes incendiary rhetoric, O’Donnell embodies defiance and resilience, refusing to be silenced or erased. In the end, this symbolic threat only reinforces her position as one of Trump’s most outspoken—and unyielding—critics.
As she declared defiantly: “I’m not yours to silence. I never was.”