Overview

• On July 12, President Trump wrote on Truth Social that he was “giving serious consideration” to stripping Rosie O’Donnell’s U.S. citizenship, calling her “a Threat to Humanity.”
• O’Donnell replied on Instagram with a forceful message, branding Trump a “criminal con man” and declaring she embodies what he fears as a loud, queer American living in Ireland.
• Ellen DeGeneres posted on July 13 to share screenshots of Trump’s threat and O’Donnell’s response, captioning her Instagram “Good for you @rosie” and setting aside their years-long feud.
• Legal experts argue that the president has no authority under the 14th Amendment to revoke citizenship from someone born on U.S. soil, rendering the threat symbolic.
• On July 15, O’Donnell told fans via TikTok that she expected the move after decades of abuse, affirmed she will never renounce her American citizenship and is awaiting dual status with Ireland.