Rosie O’Donnell isn’t just unhappy about Trump’s re-election—she left the country because of it.
Speaking on The Late Late Show, the comedian and former talk show host explained why she packed up and moved to Ireland with her 12-year-old child, Clay. According to Rosie, Trump’s second term, combined with his long-running feud with her, made staying in the US unbearable.
“It’s overwhelmingly depressing, unconstitutional, illegal, criminal, and so, so very sad,” she said.
🚨 Why She Thinks Trump and Musk Should Be Investigated
Rosie didn’t just call out Trump—she also took aim at billionaire Elon Musk.
“I question why, for the first time in American history, a President has won every swing state and is also best friends with his largest donor… a man who owns and runs the internet,” she said. “I would hope that would be investigated.”
Her concerns about Trump’s inner circle didn’t stop there. She also criticised MMA fighter Conor McGregor, who was found civilly liable in a High Court case after a woman accused him of rape.
“It’s very strange to me that the President of the United States has so many friends who are sexual abusers,” she added.
📩 Apologising to Ireland’s Leader
Rosie’s long-standing feud with Trump isn’t new—it’s been going on for two decades. But she was still shocked when he brought up her name during a conversation with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in the Oval Office.
“I felt very troubled that they put the Taoiseach in that position and didn’t treat him with the respect a leader deserves when visiting the White House,” she said.
Feeling embarrassed, Rosie later emailed the Taoiseach’s office to apologise.
“I just wanted him to know the history and why [Trump] seems to be out to get me in ways that are startling to most,” she explained.
👩👧 Moving for Her Child’s Future
Rosie’s decision to leave the US wasn’t just political—it was personal.
Her 12-year-old child, Clay, is autistic, and she feared government cutbacks would deny them the support they need.
“It’s going to be disastrous for children on the spectrum. That was terrifying,” she said.
Despite the challenges of moving to a new country, Rosie says Clay is thriving.
“I’m so, so proud and so impressed with their resilience,” she said. “It’s not easy to move to another country, but I felt it was the safest and best thing for us to do.”
Now settled in Ireland, Rosie seems relieved to have left the chaos of American politics behind—but she’s not done speaking out.
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