Here's Why Trump Wants to Revoke Rosie O'Donnell's US Citizenship: 'She's a Threat To Humanity'

Donald Trump has reignited his long-standing feud with comedian Rosie O'Donnell, claiming she is a 'threat to humanity' and suggesting she should no longer be considered a US citizen.

In a Truth Social post shared on Saturday, the former president wrote: '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. She is a Threat to Humanity, and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if they want her.'

O'Donnell's Move to Ireland and Her Ongoing Criticism

O'Donnell, who has publicly criticised Trump for nearly two decades, left the United States after his re-election in 2024. During an appearance on CNN, she said the political climate under Trump had become too toxic for her and her non-binary child.

'It's worse than we expected,' she remarked in April, explaining that the decision to leave was not taken lightly.

Trump's recent attack came days after O'Donnell blamed him for the deadly floods in Texas, which claimed more than 120 lives. She suggested that his cuts to national weather infrastructure had contributed to the tragedy.

What the Law Actually Says

Despite Trump's threat, the former president does not have the authority to remove someone's citizenship. Under the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, anyone born or naturalised in the country is guaranteed citizenship. Legal scholars have repeatedly pointed out that such a right cannot be revoked by executive order.

Trump has previously attempted to roll back birthright citizenship, but those efforts were struck down in court. His comments, while alarming to some, carry no legal weight.

O'Donnell, born in New York to Irish-American parents, is currently seeking dual citizenship with Ireland.

A Feud That Won't Die

According to reports, the public spat between Trump and O'Donnell dates back to 2006 when she criticised his business ethics and personal conduct while co-hosting The View. Trump responded by calling her names during a 2015 Republican debate, stating: 'Only Rosie O'Donnell' when asked about past insults directed at women.

This latest escalation came shortly after O'Donnell slammed Trump on TikTok, accusing him of being a danger to the country. In the viral clip, she described him as 'a mentally ill untreated criminal' and said his presidency was 'a disgrace to all our beautiful country stands for.'

She added: 'It's now or never, America... my little posts from Dublin upset him—go arrest a few brown people, you truly evil man child.'

Targeting Critics Despite 'Free Speech' Promises

Trump's message is part of a larger trend of attempting to undermine critics and restrict press freedom. While he signed an executive order earlier this year pledging not to suppress free speech, he has since barred AP journalists from the Oval Office and proposed legal action against CNN over its immigration coverage.

He also recently called for a federal probe into Bruce Springsteen, alleging—without proof—that the singer was paid by Kamala Harris for his endorsement.

Though Trump's latest attack on O'Donnell may be more bluster than policy, it highlights growing concerns over how he uses his platform to target dissenting voices.