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President Donald Trump said Saturday he is considering revoking comedian Rosie O’Donnell’s U.S. citizenship, escalating his yearslong feud with the actress.
“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,” Trump wrote on social media.
“She is a Threat to Humanity, and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if they want her. GOD BLESS AMERICA!” he added.
The two public figures have clashed for nearly two decades, with their feud dating back to well before Trump entered politics. O’Donnell also frequently exchanged insults on social media and in interviews during Trump’s 2016 campaign and presidency.
O’Donnell responded on TikTok after Trump’s latest post, calling him a danger to the nation.
“The potus ladies n gentlemen is a disgrace to all our beautiful country stands for – he is a danger to the nation – a mentally ill untreated criminal who lied to america for a decade on the apprentice – thanks mark burnett – and u fell for it – its so tragic,” she said.
She added, “Had u grown up in NY – as I did and he did – u too would know what a total fool he is – add me to the list of people who oppose him at every turn – it’s now or never america 🇺🇸 – my little posts from dublin upset him – go arrest a few brown people u truly evil man child.”
Trump did not provide any legal basis for stripping O’Donnell of her citizenship. The U.S. Constitution prohibits revoking citizenship without due process, and such action is extremely rare and typically limited to cases involving fraud or national security concerns.
There was no immediate comment from the Department of Justice or the Department of Homeland Security regarding the president’s statement.
In April, O’Donnell revealed details about her move to Ireland with her two-year-old son, Clay.
“You know, I’m happy. Clay is happy. I miss my other kids. I miss my friends. I miss many things about life there at home and I’m trying to find a home here in this beautiful country,” she said. “When it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there in America, that’s when we will consider coming back.”