President Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s US citizenship, calls her ‘a threat to humanity’
Former President Donald Trump has targeted comedian and actress Rosie O'Donnell again, calling her "a danger to humanity" and proposing she should stay in Ireland forever.
Trump Attacks O'Donnell on Truth Social
On Saturday, July 12, the 79-year-old Trump used Truth Social to restart his public battle with the 63-year-old O'Donnell, stating she creates risk for the United States.
About her recent relocation to Ireland, he posted:
"Since Rosie O'Donnell does not support the values of our Great Country, I am seriously thinking about removing her citizenship. She creates a Danger to Humanity and must remain in the wonderful country of Ireland—if they will accept her. GOD BLESS AMERICA!"
O'Donnell had earlier stated that Trump's second inauguration in January 2025 was the last push for her choice to exit the U.S.
A Battle Starting Almost 20 Years Ago
The hostility between Trump and O'Donnell started in December 2006, while O'Donnell worked on The View.
She attacked Trump's choice to offer Miss USA Tara Conner a second opportunity after an underage drinking problem, doubting his trustworthiness and naming him "a fraud salesman on Little House On The Prairie."
O'Donnell continued, "He bothers me in countless ways... He did not build himself. He betrayed his first wife, had an affair, abandoned the second, had more children—but somehow he serves as the moral guide for 20-year-olds? Donald, go away. I dislike him."
Trump's Response Was Quick and Harsh
Trump responded immediately. In a People magazine conversation, he called O'Donnell "a woman without control" and threatened he might file a lawsuit. "She will be sorry for saying those words. Rosie fails at everything. A complete failure," he said.
Trump was particularly angry about her statements about his money, declaring: "She told lies. I will likely sue her—it will be enjoyable."
A Battle That Continues
Trump's anger toward O'Donnell lasted for years. After her 2011 engagement, he ridiculed her on Twitter, posting:
"I pity Rosie's new partner—think how unhappy her parents must be to watch their daughter with Rosie. Complete failure."
During a 2015 Republican primary debate, when asked about his history of sexist remarks, Trump dismissed it with: "Only Rosie O'Donnell."
O'Donnell Discusses the Personal Cost
O'Donnell has talked freely about the serious effect Trump's attacks have caused on her mental wellness. In an interview with People, she called his actions the worst bullying she has ever faced:
"It was harder than anything I experienced as a child. It was national, public, and appeared to be socially acceptable."
After Trump's 2016 victory, she became a vocal opponent, even participating in protests outside the White House in 2018. Following his reelection in 2025, she chose to move to Ireland.
The Conflict Continues—Even Across the Ocean
Even with placing an ocean between them, the dispute shows no signs of ending. When an Irish reporter playfully questioned Prime Minister Micheál Martin about why O'Donnell was permitted to relocate to Ireland, Trump allegedly responded:
"Do you know who she is? You would benefit from not learning."
Looking back on the almost 20-year conflict, O'Donnell recently stated, "He has continued this for two decades—and yet, it still surprises me each time."
