Trump threatens to revoke Hollywood star's citizenship branding her 'threat to humanity
'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,' Trump, 79, wrote Saturday.
'She is a Threat to Humanity, and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if they want her. GOD BLESS AMERICA!'
The outburst followed O'Donnell's July 7 HuffPost interview, in which she discussed her decades-long feud with the former president and her 2024 move to Ireland, made ahead of Trump's reelection.
'I look at America and I feel overwhelmingly depressed,' said O'Donnell, 63, citing her need to protect her mental health and care for her 12-year-old son, who has autism.
'I knew what [the Trump administration] was planning to do, because I read Project 2025. I know what he's capable of. And I didn't want to put myself through another four years of him being in charge.'
The outburst followed Rosie O'Donnell's July 7 HuffPost interview, in which she discussed her decades-long feud with the former president and her 2024 move to Ireland
'I picked up and left before the inauguration – because I wasn't going to take any chances.'
O'Donnell and Trump's public feud began in 2006, after she criticized him on The View over his handling of the Miss USA controversy.
Mocking his defense of then-titleholder Tara Conner, she called Trump a 'snake-oil salesman on Little House on the Prairie' and dismissed his claim of being self-made, pointing to his wealthy father.
Trump hit back in a People interview, insisting his father 'never gave [him] tons of money' and threatening to sue. 'Rosie will rue the words she said,' he said at the time. 'Rosie's a loser. A real loser.'
Since then, the two have traded jabs publicly, their mutual disdain well-documented.
In the HuffPost interview, O'Donnell described her move as one of 'self-preservation.'
'I wasn't up for this battle,' she said. 'The cost was too high. I still believe in the virtue of the fight—I just couldn't do it personally.'
Watching Trump's second term from abroad, O'Donnell added: 'I think it's as bad as everyone worried it would be. I believe fascism has taken a foothold in the United States.'
She also criticized a new bill she claims grants Trump his own 'secret police,' with a budget 'greater than the money we give to Israel, which is already unbelievably high.'
'I look at America, and it feels tragic,' she said. 'I feel sad. I feel overwhelmingly depressed. I don't understand how we got here.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mail
7 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Robbie Williams shares heartbreaking update on mum Janet's health amid dementia battle
Robbie Williams has shared a heartbreaking update on his mother Janet's current health amid her battle with dementia. The 51-year-old Take That icon, who revealed she was diagnosed with the disease in November 2024, spoke candidly about her health woes during a recent concert while on tour in Germany. Speaking about her battle with dementia, Robbie explained that she no longer knows who he is as he heartbreakingly admitted he 'isn't ready for it'. Robbie also discussed his father Pete's battle with Parkinson's and shared he can no longer leave the house. As per The Sun, Robbie said: 'My mother has dementia and she doesn't know who I am anymore. She doesn't know where she is anymore. My dad has Parkinson's and he can't leave the house. 'He used to sing with me every night on stage, he would come out, steal the show and be charming and then wander backstage for a glass of red wine. Now he can't leave the house. 'My mother-in-law, who I absolutely worship and adore, has three illnesses. She's for lupus, Parkinson's and cancer. She is the most courageous lady and she is fighting, fighting, fighting.' Speaking about how things have got more real, Robbie confessed 'It's a strange place to be' before admitting 'I'm not ready for it'. Towards the end of last year, Robbie told The Mirror that he 'didn't know' how to cope with the 'incredibly complicated' situation. 'The truth is that I'm very busy and I'm not dealing with the situation as I should. 'I don't really know how to do it, it's an incredibly complicated thing'. He continued: 'But I prefer not to go into details, You know, if I say something, they might read it, and then I would have to answer a lot of questions'. 'Let's put it this way: we are all human beings, with our difficulties, and I am trying to deal with mine'. Robbie first spoke about his mother's diagnosis after revealing how his biopic Better Man depicts his loving relationship with his late grandmother who has dementia in the film. When asked about his parents thoughts on the film, Robbie told HELLO! 'My mum's currently got dementia - like my nan in the film - and my dad's got Parkinsons and can't get out of bed. So I'm in a different part of my life right now.' Back in 2020 Robbie revealed his father Pete had been diagnosed with Parkinson's, admitting at the time that he was fighting 'fear and panic' over his father's diagnosis. He told The Mirror that receiving the diagnosis during Covid made things extra difficult as he and his wife Ayda and their children were self-isolating thousands of miles away from his parents in Los Angeles. Robbie's parents split in 1977. The pair also share daughter Sally, who is 11 years Robbie's senior. WHAT IS DEMENTIA? A GLOBAL CONCERN Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of progressive neurological disorders (those affecting the brain) which impact memory, thinking and behaviour. There are many types of dementia, of which Alzheimer's disease is the most common. Some people may have a combination of different types of dementia. Regardless of which type is diagnosed, each person will experience dementia in their own unique way. Dementia is a global concern but it is most often seen in wealthier countries, where people are likely to live into very old age. HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE AFFECTED? The Alzheimer's Society reports there are more than 900,000 people living with dementia in the UK today. This is projected to rise to 1.6 million by 2040. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, affecting between 50 and 75 per cent of those diagnosed. In the US, it's estimated there are 5.5 million Alzheimer's sufferers. A similar percentage rise is expected in the coming years. As a person's age increases, so does the risk of them developing dementia. Rates of diagnosis are improving but many people with dementia are thought to still be undiagnosed. IS THERE A CURE? Currently there is no cure for dementia. But new drugs can slow down its progression and the earlier it is spotted, the more effective treatments can be.
The Independent
17 minutes ago
- The Independent
Bob Geldof says Live Aid still resonates today 40 years on from benefit concerts
Bob Geldof has said Live Aid still resonates today, 40 years on from the two-venue benefit concert which brought together a stellar cast of celebrity musicians. The campaigner and rock star, 73, said its resonance is why there are documentaries, radio programmes, and a musical dedicated to that day on July 13 1985, 'when something weird happened'. Ahead of a special gala performance of musical Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical, Geldof told the PA news agency: 'I was at Oasis last night in Manchester, who were staggeringly brilliant. 'So I'm buzzing, and I'm still amazed that this old guy can be so thrilled by a great rock and roll band. 'But imagine 40 years ago, seeing all of the greatest rock and roll bands, one after the other, being exceptional for free, no contracts with anyone, they had to pay their own plane fares. 'For some reason, the performances were 'other', just like the day itself', he added. 'They rose way above and everyone hung around to watch each other.' He continued: 'I've never seen it (Live Aid) because I can't watch or listen to myself. I can't stand all the stupid things I say. 'But I saw the end of Live Aid two weeks ago, which was the Christmas song. 'And here are the greatest creative talents of the rock era, and it's like the worst ever nativity play in school, like the kids haven't learned the lines, the teachers are going nuts, and they all hung around. They wouldn't leave.' He continued: 'The sheer improbable exhilaration of it… that is what resonates… It's a time when Britain did something profound with their American brothers. 'And I think it resonates particularly now, because in the sort of age of the death of kindness, which (Donald) Trump and (JD) Vance and (Elon) Musk have ushered in.' Geldof said he think it resonates 'more' than when it was 'possible for the boys and girls with guitars to corral the political and economic structures of the world', also encouraging 'the entire electorate and population' to give over money that would help the situation. 'I think that's why you've got musicals. It's why you've got documentaries, it's why you've got whole stations dedicated to that day 40 years ago when something weird happened', he said. Co-organiser Midge Ure told PA: 'We were in the middle of this. We couldn't see just how big this thing was. 'It's like being in the middle of a cyclone or a hurricane or whatever. 'It's all going on around you. There's a weird stillness because you're dealing with the nuts and bolts of the daily process.' The Scottish singer, 71, added: 'It seems to have grown over the last 40 years. It's now a historic, social moment.' Set up by Geldof and Ure, the movement started with the release of the charity single Do They Know It's Christmas? on December 1984 which featured a number of celebrities and soared to number one in the UK singles chart. Then, in July, a concert was held in the US and in London, the latter of which was attended by the late Diana, Princess of Wales and the King, then Prince of Wales, who watched on as the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Spandau Ballet and Queen performed. An estimated audience of more than 1.5 billion watched the broadcast and concerts inspired by the initiative were held in other countries across the globe. The US equivalent was held at the John F Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia and saw performances from Crosby, Stills, Nash And Young, The Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Sir Mick Jagger and Tina Turner. A musical about Live Aid, which includes songs from Sir Elton John, Bowie and Queen, premiered at The Old Vic theatre in January 2024 and is currently showing at the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre.
Reuters
32 minutes ago
- Reuters
Germany's Merz wants to use coming weeks to find solution to Trump tariff row
BERLIN, July 13 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday said he will work intensively with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to resolve the escalating trade war with the United States. "I discussed this intensively over the weekend with both Macron and Ursula von der Leyen," Merz told German broadcaster ARD, adding he had also spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump about the matter. "We want to use this time now, the two and half weeks until August 1 to find a solution. I am really committed to this," Merz said. President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on August 1, after weeks of negotiations with the major U.S. trading partners failed to reach a comprehensive trade deal. Merz said the German economy would be hit hard by the tariffs, and he was doing his best to make sure U.S. tariffs of 30% were not imposed. Unity in Europe and a sensible dialogue with the American President were now needed, Merz said, although countermeasures should not be ruled out. When asked if he would go along with counter-tariffs as proposed by France, Merz said: "Yes, but not before August 1."
