President Donald Trump didn’t hold back when asked about Rosie O’Donnell’s decision to leave America for Ireland after his election win. During a meeting with Ireland’s leader, Trump mocked the liberal comedian and called her a drain on the country’s happiness. His blunt response showed no signs of ending their decades-long feud.
Trump laughed off a reporter’s question about why Ireland would “let” O’Donnell move there, joking that the Irish prime minister was “better off not knowing” her. The president’s quick wit drew laughs in the Oval Office, proving he still enjoys needling his longtime critic. The White House even added a sharp “good riddance” when asked about her exit.
O’Donnell announced her move to Ireland on TikTok, claiming she left for her “sanity” and to protect her child from America’s political chaos. She blamed Trump’s policies and said she won’t return until “equal rights” are restored. Conservatives see this as another over-the-top meltdown from a Hollywood liberal who can’t accept election results.
The feud started in 2006 when O’Donnell attacked Trump for not firing a Miss USA contestant. He fired back by calling her a “loser” and mocking her weight publicly. Their clashes continued through Trump’s presidency, with O’Donnell becoming a vocal leader of the “Resistance” movement against him.
The White House shrugged off her departure, calling it a win for American values. A spokesperson highlighted Trump’s focus on putting America first, contrasting it with O’Donnell’s decision to abandon her country. Critics argue her move is symbolic of liberals who threaten to leave but rarely follow through—until now.
O’Donnell’s TikTok video gushed about Ireland’s “kind” people while slamming the U.S. as unsafe. She’s applying for Irish citizenship, leaning on her grandparents’ heritage. Trump supporters view this as hypocrisy, noting she’ll still benefit from American freedoms while badmouthing the nation that made her famous.
The public reaction split sharply, with conservatives cheering her exit and liberals calling Trump cruel. Some question why O’Donnell didn’t leave during his first term if she felt so threatened. Others joke that Ireland should brace for a happiness drop with her arrival.
As the feud drags on, Trump remains focused on his agenda while O’Donnell settles abroad. Her dramatic exit underscores the deep cultural divides in America—and proves that for some, losing an election means literally leaving the field.
