Talk show host Rosie O’Donnell has responded to Donald Trump by mentioning Jeffrey Epstein after the president suggested the possibility of revoking her American citizenship.
On September 4, Trump expressed his ongoing disapproval of O’Donnell on Truth Social. O’Donnell has been a long-time critic of Trump and relocated to Ireland in January after his return to the White House.
At 63, O’Donnell is now openly supporting the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. These survivors are urging US lawmakers to disclose more information about Epstein’s activities and to identify associates they claim were complicit in the abuse.
O’Donnell has vocalized her support for these survivors through various posts, which appears to have aggravated the president.
In a post by Trump featuring an altered image of O’Donnell, he remarked: “As previously mentioned, we are giving serious thought to taking away Rosie O’Donnell’s Citizenship. She is not a Great American and is, in my opinion, incapable of being so!”
O’Donnell did not hesitate to address Trump’s message, sharing it on her Instagram with a personalized caption.
She responded: “Banishing me again? Logan Roy would be proud.”
Logan Roy is a character portrayed by Brian Cox in the television series “Succession.”
O’Donnell further implied that the perseverance of Epstein’s survivors might ultimately contribute to Trump’s downfall.
She stated: “EPSTEIN SURVIVORS are the reckoning and your gold lamé throne is melting.”
It is important to note that the president lacks the authority to revoke American citizenship. However, Trump has previously aimed to challenge birthright citizenship, which is protected under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.
O’Donnell addressed Trump’s suggestion in a Substack post, as reported by Fox News, highlighting that citizenship cannot be revoked by the president as it violates the Constitution. “He can’t do that because it’s against the Constitution, and even the Supreme Court has not given him the right to do that … he’s not allowed to do that, the only way you’re allowed to take away someone’s citizenship is if they renounce it themselves, and I will never renounce my American citizenship. I am a very proud citizen of the United States,” she explained.
Additionally, O’Donnell expressed her intention to obtain Irish citizenship to hold dual nationality.
Describing her life in Ireland, she remarked, “It’s very peaceful. I love the politics of the country. I love the people and their generous hearts and spirit. And it’s been very good for my daughter. But I still want to maintain my citizenship in the United States. My children are there. I will be there visiting and go to see them. And I have the freedom to do that, as does every American citizen.”