Former President Donald Trump has once again aimed at comedian and actress Rosie O’Donnell, labeling her “a threat to humanity” and suggesting she should remain in Ireland permanently.
Trump Targets O’Donnell on Truth Social
On Saturday, July 12, the 79-year-old Trump posted on Truth Social to reignite his public feud with the 63-year-old O’Donnell, claiming she poses a danger to the United States.
About her recent move to Ireland, he wrote:
“Given that Rosie O’Donnell is not aligned with the interests of our Great Country, I’m seriously considering revoking her citizenship. She is a Threat to Humanity and should stay in the beautiful country of Ireland—if they’ll have her. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”
O’Donnell had previously mentioned that Trump’s second inauguration in January 2025 was the final motivation behind her decision to leave the U.S.
A Conflict Dating Back Nearly 20 Years
The animosity between Trump and O’Donnell began in December 2006, during O’Donnell’s time on The View.
She criticized Trump’s decision to give Miss USA Tara Conner another chance after an underage drinking incident, questioning his credibility and calling him “a snake-oil salesman on Little House On The Prairie.”
O’Donnell added, “He gets under my skin in so many ways… He’s not self-made. He cheated on his first wife, had an affair, left the second, had more kids—yet somehow he’s the moral compass for 20-year-olds? Donald, sit and spin. I don’t like him.”
Trump’s Retaliation Was Swift and Unrelenting
Trump wasted no time responding. In a People magazine interview, he described O’Donnell as “a woman out of control” and warned that he might take legal action. “She’ll regret saying those things. Rosie’s a loser. A total loser,” he said.
Trump was especially upset about her comments regarding his finances, stating: “She made false claims. I’ll probably sue her—it’ll be fun.”
A Feud That Just Won’t End
Trump’s hostility toward O’Donnell persisted for years. After her 2011 engagement, he mocked her on Twitter, writing:
“I feel bad for Rosie’s new partner—imagine how disappointed her parents must be to see their daughter with Rosie. Total loser.”
During a 2015 Republican primary debate, when questioned about his history of misogynistic comments, Trump brushed it off with: “Only Rosie O’Donnell.”
O’Donnell Reflects on the Emotional Toll
O’Donnell has spoken openly about the deep impact Trump’s attacks have had on her mental health. In an interview with People, she described his behavior as the most extreme bullying she’s ever experienced:
“It was worse than anything I went through as a kid. It was national, public, and seemed to be socially acceptable.”
After Trump’s 2016 win, she became an outspoken critic, even joining protests outside the White House in 2018. Following his reelection in 2025, she decided to relocate to Ireland.
The Tension Persists—Even Across the Ocean
Despite putting an ocean between them, the feud shows no sign of cooling. When an Irish journalist jokingly asked Prime Minister Micheál Martin why O’Donnell was allowed to move to Ireland, Trump reportedly quipped:
“Do you even know who she is? You’re better off not finding out.”
Reflecting on the nearly 20-year battle, O’Donnell recently said, “He’s been doing this for two decades—and somehow, it still shocks me every time.”
