Donald Trump renews threat to revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s citizenship

Donald Trump renews old feud with Rosie O’Donnell

Donald Trump has renewed his threat to strip comedian Rosie O’Donnell of her U.S. citizenship, marking the latest escalation in their feud. Trump posted on Truth Social in September 2025, stating “We are giving serious thought to taking away Rosie O’Donnell’s Citizenship”.

The president accompanied his threat with a digitally distorted image of O’Donnell and declared she is “not a Great American and is incapable of being so”. This marks the second time in 2025 that Trump has threatened her citizenship after previously making similar remarks in July.

O’Donnell responds by connecting threats to Epstein case

O’Donnell fired back at Trump’s citizenship threat by linking it to the Jeffrey Epstein controversy. She shared Trump’s post on Instagram with the caption “Banishing me again? Logan Roy would be proud. I’m the distraction – EPSTEIN SURVIVORS are the reckoning”.

The comedian specifically referenced how Trump’s attacks came as Epstein victims held a press conference demanding the release of all Epstein files. O’Donnell posted “I volunteer as tribute… to remind you how terrified you are” and shared clips of Epstein survivors speaking at the Capitol.

Constitutional protections make citizenship revocation impossible

Legal experts confirm that Trump cannot legally strip O’Donnell’s citizenship under the U.S. Constitution. The 14th Amendment states that “all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States”.

O’Donnell was born in Commack, New York, which gives her protected constitutional status that cannot be revoked by presidential decree. The Supreme Court has ruled that U.S.-born citizens may only lose their citizenship by voluntarily relinquishing it themselves, not through government action.

July 2025 threats marked first citizenship attack

Trump initially threatened O’Donnell’s citizenship in July 2025 after she criticized his administration’s weather forecasting budget cuts following Texas flooding. He posted on Truth Social: “I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship. She is a Threat to Humanity”.

O’Donnell had shared a TikTok video expressing sorrow over flood fatalities and blaming Trump’s cuts to environmental agencies for reduced early warning capabilities. Trump’s response escalated from policy criticism to personal attacks on her American identity.

Feud originated with 2006 Miss USA controversy on The View

The Trump-O’Donnell conflict began in December 2006 when she criticized his handling of Miss USA winner Tara Conner’s scandal on The View. Conner faced allegations of underage drinking and substance abuse, but Trump allowed her to keep her crown after entering rehabilitation.

O’Donnell mocked Trump’s role as “moral compass for 20-year-olds in America” given his multiple marriages and infidelity allegations. She imitated his hairstyle and called him a “snake-oil salesman on Little House On The Prairie”.

Trump’s 2006 media blitz launched personal attacks

Trump responded to O’Donnell’s criticism with what she described as the most bullying experience of her life. He called her “a real loser,” “a woman out of control,” and threatened to sue her for making “false statements”.

Trump appeared on multiple television shows attacking O’Donnell personally, calling her names and making derogatory comments about her appearance and relationships. He told Entertainment Tonight he wanted to “take lots of money from my nice, fat little Rosie”.

2011 engagement sparked renewed Twitter attacks

The feud reignited in December 2011 when O’Donnell announced her engagement to Michelle Rounds. Trump took to Twitter to express his feelings about the engagement, writing that he felt “sorry” for Rounds and her parents.

Trump tweeted that Rounds’ parents “are devastated at the thought of their daughter being with Rosie – a true loser.” O’Donnell responded by calling Trump “an ass, in every way”.

2015 Republican debate cemented political significance

The feud gained national political prominence during the first Republican primary debate in August 2015. When Fox News moderator Megyn Kelly asked Trump about his derogatory comments toward women, he interrupted with “Only Rosie O’Donnell”.

The comment drew laughter and applause from the debate audience, effectively making their personal feud part of Trump’s political brand. Trump later noted the positive audience reaction during a Fox News appearance the following morning.

Trump referenced O’Donnell throughout 2016 campaign

During the 2016 presidential race, Trump continued bringing up O’Donnell in political contexts. At the first presidential debate against Hillary Clinton, he defended his past comments by saying “somebody who has been very vicious to me, Rosie O’Donnell”.

After the debate, O’Donnell tweeted her opposition to Trump becoming president, writing “HE WILL NEVER BE PRESIDENT” and later expressing dismay when he won the election with “god help us all”.

O’Donnell moved to Ireland citing safety concerns

O’Donnell relocated to Ireland in January 2025 with her 12-year-old child Clay, directly attributing her move to Trump’s election victory. She explained her departure by citing safety concerns for her “non-binary, autistic child” under the current political climate.

The entertainer stated she moved because Trump “has it out for me and has for 20 years” and described feeling unsafe in America. She is pursuing Irish citizenship through her grandparents’ heritage while maintaining her American citizenship.

Trump mentions O’Donnell during official diplomatic meetings

Trump has brought up O’Donnell during official White House visits with foreign leaders. In March 2025, when Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin visited the Oval Office, Trump responded to questions about O’Donnell by saying “You’re better off not knowing” who she was.

The president has made these personal references despite conducting official diplomatic business, showing how their feud has intersected with his presidential duties. Trump has also posted manipulated images of O’Donnell alongside his citizenship threats.

O’Donnell describes Trump as mentally declining

O’Donnell has escalated her own rhetoric in response to Trump’s threats, describing him as having “seriously declining mental health” and suffering from dementia. She has called him “a dangerous old soulless man with dementia who lacks empathy compassion and basic humanity”.

In recent interviews, O’Donnell described Trump as “like a cornered rat” who “doesn’t know where to go or what to do.” She has maintained that Trump “has always hated the fact that I see him for who he is – a criminal con man”.

Feud spans multiple social media platforms

The Trump-O’Donnell conflict has played out across various social media platforms over the years. Trump joined Twitter in 2009 and used the platform to attack O’Donnell repeatedly, while she has responded on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

Their exchanges have included everything from personal insults to policy disagreements, with both sides using social media to escalate tensions. O’Donnell has shared clips from upcoming television interviews about their feud, while Trump has posted distorted images of her.

Legal experts dismiss revocation threats as impossible

Constitutional scholars have uniformly stated that Trump’s citizenship threats are legally impossible to execute. UCLA law professor Eugene Volokh explained that citizens have a constitutional entitlement to citizenship that comes with Supreme Court guarantees.

The only legal process for citizenship removal applies to naturalized citizens under very specific circumstances, not to those born in the United States like O’Donnell. Federal courts have repeatedly blocked Trump administration attempts to reinterpret citizenship rights through executive orders.

International observers note constitutional crisis implications

The citizenship threats have drawn international media attention, particularly given O’Donnell’s relocation to Ireland. Irish media has covered the unusual situation of an American president threatening to revoke citizenship over personal disagreements.

Legal scholars warn that even unsuccessful attempts to strip citizenship represent dangerous precedents for democratic governance. The case has become symbolic of broader debates about presidential power and constitutional limitations in the current political environment.

In another news, Taylor Swift’s ‘New Heights’ appearance overtakes Trump’s Joe Rogan episode.

Feud continues with no resolution in sight

The Trump-O’Donnell conflict shows no signs of ending as both sides continue making public statements about each other. O’Donnell has stated she will “never voluntarily renounce” her American citizenship despite Trump’s threats.

Their feud has evolved from entertainment industry gossip to political warfare, encompassing personal attacks, policy disagreements, and now threats to fundamental citizenship rights. The ongoing nature of their conflict suggests it will likely continue throughout Trump’s presidency.

Donald Trump often finds himself in hot water, as Jack White blasts Trump over ‘vulgar’ Oval Office makeover following Zelensky meeting. 

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