Donald Trump’s war of words with Long Island-born actress and comedian Rosie O’Donnell took a startling new turn this morning, with the president publicly threatening to revoke her U.S. citizenship.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social today, Trump said,
“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!”
The statement significantly escalates Trump’s long-running feud with O’Donnell, who was born in Commack in 1962 and graduated from Commack High School in 1980, where she was quite popular.
O’Donnell was voted homecoming queen, prom queen, senior class president and class clown, according to People magazine.
Trump and O’Donnell: The Backstory
Their very public disagreements date back nearly two decades, beginning with critical remarks made by O’Donnell in 2006 regarding Trump’s personal and business conduct.
Following the president’s reelection, O’Donnell relocated to Dublin, Ireland, in January 2025 with her 12-year-old son, Clay.
The former co-host of The View cited concerns over equal rights, civil liberties, and the political climate in the U.S. as her reasons for moving.
An Unconstitutional Move
O’Donnell is currently pursuing Irish citizenship through her grandparents, highlighting her ongoing dissatisfaction with American political discourse.
O’Donnell’s citizenship is protected by the 14th Amendment, which guarantees birthright citizenship. Any attempt to revoke a native-born American’s citizenship is widely viewed as unconstitutional and unprecedented.
O’Donnell has not yet directly responded to Trump’s latest comments. However, she recently addressed her ongoing feud with the president on Ireland’s RTÉ Late Late Show, noting Trump’s longstanding personal animosity and describing herself as a frequent “punchline” in his rhetoric.
If Trump attempts to take executive action, legal challenges are almost certain, potentially reaching the Supreme Court. Congressional leaders have also indicated that legislative clarification limiting executive powers regarding citizenship may become necessary.
With this latest development, Trump has intensified the already heated debate over citizenship rights, executive authority, and the potential for unprecedented political reprisal against government critics in the United States.