Rosie O'Donnell, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, recently shared her thoughts on President Donald Trump's political future and her personal life in an interview with The New York Times.
O'Donnell, who has been a vocal critic of the President, expressed her disbelief at his electoral success. "I never thought he would win again," she remarked, adding, "But I said, If he does, Im going to move, and my therapist said, Well, lets make a real plan." This plan led her to Ireland, although she disclosed that her application for Irish citizenship remains pending.
According to Fox News, O'Donnell's relocation to Ireland followed the President's victory in the 2024 election. Her contentious relationship with Trump dates back to 2006 when she made critical remarks about him during her tenure as a co-host on "The View." Despite her move, O'Donnell remains cautious about discussing her citizenship status, fearing it might affect the approval process.
In March, O'Donnell appeared on Ireland's "Late Late Show," where she elaborated on her decision to leave the United States and her enduring feud with President Trump. She also recounted an incident involving Trump's interaction with Irish Prime Minister Michel Martin during a White House visit. O'Donnell expressed her dismay at the situation, stating, "I felt very troubled that they put the taoiseach (Irish prime minister) in that position and didnt treat him with the respect that a leader of that kind deserves when hes visiting the White House." She took it upon herself to apologize to the Prime Minister, sending a note to explain the history of her conflict with Trump.
During Martin's visit on March 12, a reporter posed a provocative question to the Prime Minister, asking, "Why in the world would you let Rosie ODonnell move to Ireland? I think she is going to lower your happiness." This question underscores the ongoing public interest in O'Donnell's outspoken views and her high-profile disagreements with the President.
In addition to her political commentary, O'Donnell opened up about her unexpected friendship with Lyle Menendez, one of the Menendez brothers convicted of murdering their parents in 1996. Menendez, who is serving a life sentence without parole in San Diego, has been in regular contact with O'Donnell. "He started calling me on a regular basis from the tablet phone thing they have," she revealed. "He would tell me about his life, what hes been doing in prison and, for the first time in my life, I felt safe enough to trust and be vulnerable and love a straight man."
O'Donnell's revelations offer a glimpse into her personal and political life, highlighting her enduring influence and the complexities of her public persona. Her interactions with both political figures and individuals like Menendez reflect a multifaceted character navigating a world of controversy and personal growth.
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