Hollywood celebrities love to make grand announcements about leaving America when elections don’t go their way. Remember all those stars who swore they’d move to Canada if Trump won in 2016? Most never packed a single suitcase. But what happens when a celebrity actually follows through on the threat—and the President decides they shouldn’t be welcomed back?
It’s becoming a predictable cycle in American politics. When conservatives win elections, liberal elites threaten to abandon ship. When progressives take power, conservative voices talk about states’ rights and local governance—not fleeing the country. The difference speaks volumes about who truly believes in working through democratic processes versus who treats patriotism as optional.
President Trump has escalated his long-running feud with comedian Rosie O’Donnell by suggesting he might revoke her American citizenship after she relocated to Ireland following his 2024 election victory.
From ‘Daily Wire’:
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was giving “serious consideration” to revoking actress and comedian Rosie O’Donnell’s American citizenship, claiming that she was a “threat to humanity” and should stay in Ireland…
“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. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”
Trump’s statement, posted on Truth Social, marks an unprecedented consideration by a sitting president. While the legal basis for such action remains unclear, the message sends a clear signal to celebrities who publicly reject election results by leaving America.
The Trump-O’Donnell Feud
The bad blood between Trump and O’Donnell stretches back nearly two decades. Their conflict began in 2006 when O’Donnell, then a co-host on “The View,” criticized Trump’s handling of a Miss USA pageant controversy. Trump immediately fired back, calling her “disgusting both inside and out” and a “slob.”
After Trump’s 2024 victory, O’Donnell didn’t just complain on social media—she actually packed up and moved to the Dublin suburb of Howth with her 12-year-old child. According to reports, the 63-year-old comedian is actively seeking Irish citizenship, seemingly planning a permanent departure from the country that made her famous.
O’Donnell’s Fiery Response
O’Donnell wasted no time firing back at Trump’s citizenship threat. In a series of Instagram posts, she claimed she lives “rent-free” in Trump’s head and dared him to “try” revoking her citizenship.
“I’m not yours to silence. I never was,” wrote O’Donnell, who also posted photos of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein in an apparent attempt to discredit the President.
She further claimed her move to Ireland was to protect her “non-binary autistic child” from Trump’s policies, calling the President a “dangerous old soulless man with dementia who lacks empathy compassion and basic humanity.”
Presidential Authority in Question
While Trump’s statement made headlines, experts note that American citizens typically cannot lose their citizenship even when obtaining citizenship elsewhere. This raises questions about whether Trump’s statement represents genuine policy consideration or simply highlights his frustration with vocal celebrity critics.
This wouldn’t be Trump’s first public comment about O’Donnell’s relocation. Earlier this year, he reportedly asked Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin during an Oval Office meeting, “Why in the world would you let Rosie O’Donnell move to Ireland? I think she’s going to lower your happiness levels.”
Whether Trump has the legal authority to revoke O’Donnell’s citizenship or not, his message resonates with many Americans tired of celebrity political tantrums. Perhaps the real question isn’t whether O’Donnell can be kept out, but whether someone who abandons their country over election results should expect a welcome mat when they decide to return.
Key Takeaways:
- President Trump is considering revoking Rosie O’Donnell’s citizenship after she moved to Ireland following his election victory
- O’Donnell has responded with defiance, posting photos of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein and calling him “dangerous” and “soulless”
- The feud between Trump and O’Donnell dates back to 2006 when she criticized his handling of the Miss USA pageant
- While experts question whether citizenship can actually be revoked, the situation highlights the divide between celebrities and everyday Americans
Sources: Daily Wire, New York Post
