Rosie O’Donnell says CBS is kissing ‘madman’ Trump’s ring

Rosie O’Donnell blasts CBS and Trump

Rosie O’Donnell accused CBS of canceling The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to please Donald Trump. In a TikTok video, she said the network gave in to Trump’s pressure after settling a $16 million lawsuit. She claimed the cancellation was about fear, not ratings.

She called Trump mentally unwell and out of control. Rosie said Trump’s influence over media companies is growing. She claimed that CBS helped silence Colbert’s jokes, which targeted Trump. She warned that this kind of decision puts free media in danger.

She warns more media voices could fall

Building on her CBS claims, Rosie questioned how long other shows would last. She mentioned 60 Minutes and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, saying they could be next. She believed Trump wants to end any media that questions him.

She said Trump has no self-regulation and is spiraling. Rosie warned that people who speak up could lose their careers. She said networks now protect Trump instead of holding him accountable. She believes this is the beginning of something much bigger.

Trump sued Paramount for interview edit

Rosie’s claims connect to a larger legal battle. Trump sued Paramount Global over a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris. He said the footage was edited unfairly to help her politically. Paramount paid Trump $16 million to settle the lawsuit.

Critics questioned why Paramount agreed to settle. Rosie pointed out that Paramount was seeking approval for a merger with Skydance Media. The deal needed the Trump administration’s support. The timing of the settlement and Colbert’s cancellation raised even more concerns.

Colbert joked about the settlement on air

Right before his show was canceled, Stephen Colbert called the $16 million settlement a “big fat bribe.” His joke made headlines. Rosie said this moment likely triggered CBS to pull the plug on his show.

The show’s union asked for an investigation into the cancellation. Rosie said it wasn’t just about ratings or contracts. She believed Colbert’s joke embarrassed Trump, and CBS acted to avoid more trouble. She said the company chose silence over standing up to power.

ABC paid Trump $15 Million to settle

Rosie also criticized ABC News for settling with Trump. They agreed to donate $15 million to his presidential library after a defamation suit. She said this showed a pattern of media companies giving in to him.

She said the media is supposed to be a watchdog, not a fundraiser. Rosie questioned how anyone could trust ABC or CBS after these actions. She called them “dead in the water” when it comes to respect, decency, and protecting the truth in journalism.

Ellen shared Rosie’s response online

Rosie’s warnings didn’t go unnoticed. Ellen DeGeneres shared Trump’s threats and Rosie’s poem on Instagram. Trump had called Rosie a “threat to humanity” and suggested taking away her U.S. citizenship.

Ellen showed support by posting, “Good for you @Rosie.” Rosie’s poem answered Trump directly. She said she isn’t afraid of him and refuses to be silenced. Ellen and Rosie have had a distant friendship, but Ellen stood by her during this fight, sharing her message publicly.

Rosie left the U.S. after Trump’s win

After Trump won re-election in 2024, Rosie moved to Ireland with her 12-year-old child, Clay. She left just days before Trump’s second term began. She said it was for safety and self-care.

Rosie said she didn’t feel safe raising her child under Trump’s leadership. She called the move a way to escape threats. In Ireland, she shared how locals were kind and welcoming. One older man even bought her a pint of Guinness after hearing why she left.

Trump threatened to revoke citizenship

Rosie’s relocation came after Trump said he might revoke her citizenship. Legal experts quickly explained that Trump doesn’t have that authority. Only Congress can remove citizenship, and rarely under extreme circumstances.

Rosie answered with a post and poem mocking his threat. She said she teaches her child to question power, while Trump demands loyalty. She wrote that she creates and persists, while Trump spreads fear. She posted a photo of herself in Ireland with her child.

She posted a photo of Trump and Epstein

Rosie didn’t stop with just her poem. She included a photo of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein was a convicted sex offender who died in jail in 2019. The photo was widely shared before.

She didn’t explain the photo, but posting it alongside Trump’s quote added more controversy. The image had appeared in earlier reports and interviews. Rosie used it to remind people about Trump’s past and relationships, placing it next to her written message against him.

Rosie and Trump’s feud began in 2006

Rosie’s fight with Trump isn’t new. It started in 2006 when she criticized him on The View. Trump fired back with insults. Their feud continued for nearly two decades, through his political rise.

In 2015, during a debate, Trump called Rosie names again. He regularly attacked her in interviews and speeches. Rosie always responded. Her public posts, poems, and interviews show the fight hasn’t faded. Trump’s recent threats have only reignited the long-running conflict between them.

Oprah attended Bezos’ wedding in Venice

Away from politics, Rosie recently reacted to Jeff Bezos’s wedding to Lauren Sánchez in Venice. She criticized Oprah Winfrey for attending the event. Rosie said the celebration showed too much excess.

Rosie posted her reaction on Instagram and Substack. She said the wedding turned her stomach. She questioned how Oprah could support Bezos, who she said treats workers badly. She also compared Lauren Sánchez to Bezos’s first wife and said Bezos had sold his soul.

Rosie criticized rich celebrity guests

Rosie didn’t just call out Oprah. She attacked all the celebrity guests. She said they were part of “worthless performative nonsense.” She wrote that they ignored real problems while showing off at the wedding.

She said society now tolerates rich people acting this way. She blamed everyone for letting it happen. She ended by saying something inside her had died. Rosie said she couldn’t fake it anymore. She posted photos of the event alongside her message to readers.

Charlize Theron mocked the wedding too

Rosie wasn’t the only one upset. Charlize Theron also made fun of the Bezos wedding. At an Africa Outreach Project event, she joked that she wasn’t invited. Then she said, “They suck and we’re cool.”

Charlize didn’t name anyone, but her joke was clearly aimed at the event and those attending. Rosie’s post and Charlize’s comments happened around the same time. Reports said the wedding cost $25 million and sparked protests in Venice for causing tourist problems.

Rosie opened up on Cuomo’s podcast

Rosie shared more during a June 2025 podcast with Chris Cuomo. She said Trump’s 2016 win caused deep depression. She admitted to overeating and overdrinking after the election. She called that period the lowest for her.

She said moving to Ireland after Trump’s 2024 win was about survival. She said she wanted to parent better and protect her child. She said she was tired of seeing Americans believe Trump’s lies. She called U.S. media part of the problem now.

Rosie fears cuts from Trump’s bill

Rosie told Cuomo her child needs counseling and services. She said Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” threatens to cut support programs. She said millions will suffer or die if it passes.

She said leaving the country was a way to secure those needs. Rosie said Ireland feels safer. She told Cuomo people there don’t approach celebrities like they do in the U.S. She said there’s no MAGA support around, which makes her feel more secure as a parent.

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She vows not to return until Trump’s out

Rosie told Variety she won’t come back to the U.S. while Trump is still president. She said she’s waiting until the administration is finished and possibly held accountable for crimes.

She said she doesn’t know when it will be safe again for her child. She said political tension keeps her away. Rosie warned that the current leadership is dangerous. She said millions could go hungry if Trump’s agenda succeeds. She continues living in Ireland for now.

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