O’Donnell Mocks Trump Citizenship Threat
Comedian dismisses president’s claim she’s a “threat to humanity”
Comedian and actor Rosie O’Donnell has taken President Donald Trump‘s threat to revoke her U.S. citizenship in stride, calling it part of a pattern of presidential intimidation against artists and activists.
“Threat to Humanity” Claim
Trump declared on Truth Social that O’Donnell, born in New York, was “not in the best interests of our Great Country” and suggested she should reside in Ireland. This statement comes amid a long-standing public feud between the two.
Because of the fact that Rosie O’Donnell is not in the best interests of our Great Country, I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship. She is a Threat to Humanity, and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if they want her.
— Donald J. Trump (July 13, 2025)
O’Donnell, who relocated to Ireland earlier this year following Trump‘s re-election, responded on Instagram. She posted a defiant message, calling Trump “everything that is wrong with america” and daring him to try revoking her citizenship.
“You want to revoke my citizenship? go ahead and try, king joffrey with a tangerine spray tan i’m not yours to silence i never was.”
—Rosie O’Donnell
Historical Context and Renewed Scrutiny
The recent exchange escalates a two-decade public rivalry. O’Donnell also shared a 1980s photograph of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein, drawing attention to the president’s past associations amidst ongoing inquiries into the financier’s activities.
The Trump administration has previously questioned the citizenship of critics, including individuals born outside the U.S., like Elon Musk, and those born domestically. Such actions have raised concerns about executive power and its potential to curb citizenship rights.
O’Donnell appeared on RTÉ Radio’s Sunday with Miriam show, stating, “So, I didn’t take it personally, but I will tell you the way that he is has emboldened people like him.”
This sentiment reflects broader anxieties about the normalization of aggressive rhetoric and political tactics in public discourse. In the United States, presidential approval ratings for Donald Trump during his presidency fluctuated, with figures like those recorded by Gallup showing significant partisan division on his performance. For example, in 2019, his job approval ratings were split roughly 89% among Republicans and only 8% among Democrats.
