The Trump White House took aim at Rosie O’Donnell on Monday after the former daytime television star applied for Irish citizenship. O’Donnell, who has publicly feuded with President Donald Trump for years, recently made the move to apply for citizenship in Ireland, citing her Irish heritage.
O’Donnell left the United States earlier this year after Trump won a second term, and she made her intentions clear in a recent interview with The Daily Telegraph. “It is self-imposed (political exile),” she told the outlet. “I am applying and about to be approved for my Irish citizenship, as my grandparents were from there, and that’s all you need.
It will be good to have my Irish citizenship, especially since Trump keeps threatening to take away mine.” This statement came after Trump publicly threatened to revoke O’Donnell’s U.S. citizenship. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “She is not a Great American and is, in my opinion, incapable of being so!”
O’Donnell’s decision to apply for Irish citizenship came after years of tense political disagreements with Trump, and it appears she is taking steps to ensure her future security should Trump’s threats be realized.
The Trump White House did not miss the opportunity to respond. A spokesperson for the administration, Abigail Jackson, issued a statement to Fox News celebrating O’Donnell’s move. “What great news for America!” Jackson told Fox News Digital, indicating a clear tone of sarcasm in response to O’Donnell’s plans.
Despite the tension between O’Donnell and Trump, the application for Irish citizenship is largely seen as a personal decision tied to her heritage rather than a political statement. O’Donnell’s comments, however, reflect the long-standing animosity she has with Trump, a rivalry that has played out publicly for years.
While O’Donnell seems to have found humor in the situation, the exchange highlights the ongoing polarization and political divides that continue to shape American public life. O’Donnell, known for her outspoken political views, continues to be a figure of controversy, especially among Trump supporters.