Overview

• Rosie O'Donnell, who moved to Ireland in January 2025, has publicly questioned the legitimacy of Donald Trump's 2024 presidential election victory.
• O'Donnell pointed to Trump's unprecedented wins in all swing states and Elon Musk's $280 million campaign donation as reasons for her concerns.
• She criticized Trump's policies, including the disbanding of the Department of Education, citing negative impacts on children with special needs, including her autistic child.
• O'Donnell apologized to Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin after Trump mocked her during a White House meeting, calling the moment 'surreal.'
• The comedian has emphasized the mental health benefits of her relocation and plans to remain in Ireland until her daughter completes high school.