Ellen DeGeneres publicly endorsed Rosie O'Donnell through social media amid escalating tensions between the comedian and President Donald Trump. DeGeneres shared her support on Instagram during the weekend, marking an unusual political statement from the television personality. The endorsement follows Trump's recent threat to revoke O'Donnell's American citizenship after she criticized federal disaster response efforts. O'Donnell had posted a TikTok video condemning the administration's handling of devastating Texas flooding. Trump responded by declaring on Truth Social that he was considering citizenship revocation because O'Donnell posed a threat to national interests.
The president's statement suggested that O'Donnell should remain in Ireland if that country would accept her. O'Donnell fired back through Instagram, describing herself as everything Trump fears and rejecting his authority over her citizenship status. The comedian emphasized her identity as an outspoken woman, mother, and American who departed the country before Trump assumed office. She relocated to Ireland shortly before the 2017 presidential inauguration. O'Donnell previously told CNN that she felt no regret about leaving America and received a warm welcome from Irish citizens.
The conflict represents a continuation of their longstanding public disagreement that spans multiple decades. DeGeneres' intervention signals growing celebrity opposition to Trump's latest controversial statements. O'Donnell maintains her defiant stance while residing abroad and continues criticizing American political developments from her Irish residence.
The president's statement suggested that O'Donnell should remain in Ireland if that country would accept her. O'Donnell fired back through Instagram, describing herself as everything Trump fears and rejecting his authority over her citizenship status. The comedian emphasized her identity as an outspoken woman, mother, and American who departed the country before Trump assumed office. She relocated to Ireland shortly before the 2017 presidential inauguration. O'Donnell previously told CNN that she felt no regret about leaving America and received a warm welcome from Irish citizens.
The conflict represents a continuation of their longstanding public disagreement that spans multiple decades. DeGeneres' intervention signals growing celebrity opposition to Trump's latest controversial statements. O'Donnell maintains her defiant stance while residing abroad and continues criticizing American political developments from her Irish residence.
