President Donald Trump has dropped a bombshell on social media, suggesting he might strip comedian Rosie O'Donnell of her U.S. citizenship.
According to Fox News, this latest clash in a nearly two-decade-long feud erupted on Saturday with Trump's post on Truth Social, claiming O'Donnell is not in the country's best interests after her move to Ireland earlier this year.
The bad blood between Trump, 79, and O'Donnell, 63, dates back to 2006 when she publicly criticized him on "The View" over his handling of a Miss USA contestant's behavior.
Since that initial spat, O'Donnell has been a consistent thorn in Trump's side, especially as he entered the political arena.
Her critiques sharpened during his first presidential campaign, with O'Donnell admitting in 2017 to devoting much of her time to opposing his administration online.
Fast forward to this year, and O'Donnell, along with her child Clay, left the U.S. on January 15, just days before Trump's inauguration, citing his return to power as her reason for fleeing to Ireland.
In March, O'Donnell confirmed her relocation, stating she’s now seeking Irish citizenship while settling into life abroad.
"It’s been pretty wonderful, I have to say," she shared about her new home, praising the warmth of the Irish people.
Yet, she admits to missing her other children and friends back in the States, hinting at a return only when she believes equal rights are secured for all citizens.
Trump’s Saturday post on Truth Social didn’t hold back, declaring, "Rosie O’Donnell is not in the best interests of our Great Country."
He doubled down, calling her a "Threat to Humanity" and suggesting Ireland can keep her if they wish. Such fiery rhetoric might rally some supporters, but it sidesteps the legal reality that revoking citizenship for a natural-born American like O'Donnell, born in Commack, New York, is nearly impossible under the 14th Amendment.
Legal experts are clear: the government can’t just yank citizenship from someone born here unless extreme circumstances like treason or fraud in naturalization apply, none of which seem relevant in this case.
O'Donnell fired back on social media with equal venom, labeling Trump a "danger to our nation" and a "criminal con man." Her words drip with disdain, but they also reflect a deep-seated fear of what she sees as a threat to American values.
"You want to revoke my citizenship? Go ahead and try," she taunted, dismissing his threats as empty posturing. While her defiance plays well to her base, it’s unlikely to sway those who see Trump’s hardline stance as a necessary push against progressive overreach.
This feud, while entertaining in its sheer pettiness, underscores a broader divide in America today—between those who view Trump as a defender of traditional values and those who see him as a wrecking ball to democratic norms. O'Donnell’s move abroad may be her personal protest, but Trump’s response shows he’s not about to let dissenters off the hook, even if the law isn’t on his side. It’s a popcorn-worthy drama, but one that distracts from deeper policy battles—like the recent closure of the Epstein investigation without new disclosures—that deserve more scrutiny.
