Rosie O’Donnell has packed her bags and left America for Ireland, claiming she won’t come back until it’s “safe for all citizens to have equal rights.” The comedian, known for her loud hatred of Donald Trump, decided to flee the country just five days before Trump’s inauguration as president. She says she’s applying for Irish citizenship because of her ancestry, but critics point out Ireland is one of the whitest countries in Europe—a funny choice for someone who claims to fight for “diversity.”
O’Donnell posted a teary video on TikTok, saying Ireland’s people are “loving and kind,” but she misses her older kids and friends back home. She claims America’s political climate under Trump is “devastating,” even though Trump recently met with Ireland’s prime minister, who admitted he had no idea who Rosie O’Donnell was. Many wonder why she’s making such a fuss if even world leaders don’t care about her rants.
While O’Donnell calls Trump a “madman” and claims democracy is crumbling, others see her exit as another Hollywood liberal abandoning the country instead of staying to fix problems. Jillian Michaels, co-host of “The Rubin Report,” joked that O’Donnell traded America’s melting pot for a “super white” country, calling it hypocritical. Meanwhile, roads in California—where O’Donnell lived—are still a mess after storms, proving politicians like Gavin Newsom care more about podcasts than fixing real issues.
O’Donnell says she’ll return when America is “safe,” but critics argue she’s just chasing drama. After all, she’s spent years tweeting hatred instead of offering solutions. Her move looks less like bravery and more like a celebrity tantrum. If she really loved America, she’d stay and fight for change—not run away to a cozy Irish village. Until then, most Americans are too busy living their lives to notice she’s gone.
