President Donald Trump is once again making headlines for a provocative social media statement. In a post published Saturday morning on Truth Social, Trump suggested he is “giving serious consideration to taking away” the U.S. citizenship of actress and comedian Rosie O’Donnell, labeling her “a Threat to Humanity.”
Why it matters:
- The statement drew immediate backlash for raising questions about presidential authority, constitutional protections, and the targeting of critics.
- O’Donnell has been one of Trump’s most outspoken celebrity critics for nearly two decades.
What he said:
Rosie O’Donnell responds:
Rosie O’Donnell, who has long clashed with President Trump publicly, said she left the United States due to her disapproval of his presidency and values. Reacting to Trump’s Truth Social post, O’Donnell described him using terms such as “criminal,” “con man,” and “abuser,” accusing him of being unfit to lead.
“I stand firmly against everything he stands for — and I’m not alone,” she wrote in a strongly worded statement shared on Instagram.
In the extended post, O’Donnell portrayed the former president as a danger to democracy, alleging that he lacks empathy and moral character. She framed her decision to relocate abroad as a personal stand against what she described as a toxic political environment fueled by fear and authoritarianism.
In a separate post alongside an image of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein, O’Donnell said:
Context:
The feud between Trump and O’Donnell dates back to the early 2000s when she openly criticized his real estate dealings and public behavior. Trump has repeatedly targeted her at rallies and online, often using demeaning language.
O’Donnell, who has remained a vocal opponent of Trump’s political agenda, moved to Ireland in part as a protest against his presidency and policies.
Legal boundaries:
Legal scholars emphasize that under the 14th Amendment, the President cannot revoke the citizenship of natural-born U.S. citizens. The process for revocation applies in extremely rare circumstances, typically involving naturalization fraud — none of which applies in O’Donnell’s case.
What’s next:
No legal action appears imminent. The post is likely rhetorical, but critics say it’s part of a pattern of authoritarian rhetoric and attacks on dissent.
The bottom line:
Trump’s public threat to revoke a U.S. citizen’s status — particularly a celebrity critic — is raising red flags among legal experts and civil liberties groups. O’Donnell’s sharp and unapologetic response signals that the decades-long feud between the two is far from over.
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