O’Donnell, who moved to Ireland earlier this year with her daughter Dakota, explained that her security team advised her against going back to the U.S. for the graduation.
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Rosie O’Donnell has shared why returning to the United States has become a real challenge for her because of Donald Trump.
In a candid chat on the ‘No Filter’ podcast by Mamamia, the comedian revealed that she missed her daughter’s college graduation because of her long-running feud with President Donald Trump.
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O’Donnell, who moved to Ireland earlier this year with her daughter Dakota, explained that her security team advised her against going back to the U.S. for the graduation.
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“They didn’t think it was wise,” she said. The comedian added that she believes Trump would use her presence to energize his supporters, calling herself “his nemesis in his mind” and pointing out that this perception affects a significant portion of the country.
The move to Ireland came less than a week before Trump began his second term. Rosie has faced personal attacks from the president, who once described her as a “threat to humanity.”
She also revealed that she is in the process of obtaining Irish citizenship and hopes to return to the U.S. only when it is safe for all citizens to enjoy equal rights.
Talking to host Kate Langbroek, Rosie said that leaving the U.S. was “very hard.” She emphasized that her decision wasn’t a political statement but as an act of self-preservation.
Reflecting on her experience during Trump’s first term, she admitted it had been extremely difficult for her. Trump, she said, criticized her for her weight and drinking habits, and even now, he continues to use her as a public punchline.
“I’ve seen many male comedians say similar or worse things about him, and they don’t face the same response,” O’Donnell noted.
She called Trump “misogynistic, sexist, and cruel” and explained that their ongoing conflict created numerous personal and professional challenges for her.
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