The long-running feud between Donald Trump and comedian Rosie O’Donnell has escalated again, with Trump posting a threat on Truth Social suggesting he might revoke her U.S. citizenship, calling her a “threat to humanity” and urging her to “remain in the wonderful country of Ireland.” O’Donnell, who recently relocated to Ireland and holds dual citizenship through her father, responded forcefully. On Instagram, she posted a photo of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein and wrote, “18 years later and I still live rent-free in that collapsing brain of yours.”
She embraced the insult, calling herself “everything you fear: a loud woman, a queer woman, a mother who tells the truth.” Adding fuel to the fire, she likened Trump to “King Joffrey with a tangerine spray tan,” a nod to his perceived authoritarianism and erratic behavior. Her pop culture jab resonated widely online.
Ellen DeGeneres weighed in with a simple “Good for you @rosie,” showing support while recalling her own brief move to the UK after Trump’s re-election. Both O’Donnell and DeGeneres, as LGBTQ+ icons, see Trump’s actions as a broader threat to civil liberties. Their relocations reflect a growing trend among public figures alarmed by the political climate. Trump’s threat has drawn legal scrutiny, as revoking citizenship for criticism is unconstitutional.
Critics argue this move reflects dangerous authoritarian impulses. This latest clash highlights how personal feuds can become political flashpoints, underscoring the deepening divide between celebrity activism and political power in the U.S.