In a recent development, President Donald Trump has reignited his longstanding feud with comedian and actress Rosie O'Donnell.
On Wednesday, Trump expressed his contemplation over the revocation of O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship, a threat he has made in the past. However, it is important to note that such an action is not legally permissible.
According to Fox News, Trump took to Truth Social to voice his thoughts, stating, "As previously mentioned, we are giving serious thought to taking away Rosie ODonnells Citizenship. She is not a Great American and is, in my opinion, incapable of being so!"
This is not the first time the President has made such a statement. In July, he suggested that O'Donnell's citizenship should be revoked as she "is not in the best interests of our Great Country" and is a "Threat to Humanity."
In response to Trump's July post, O'Donnell retorted with a reference to the character King Joffrey from "Game of Thrones," asserting, "Go ahead and try, king joffrey with a tangerine spray tan. im not yours to silence?i never was."
The Constitution, specifically the 14th Amendment, safeguards the citizenship of anyone born in the U.S., including O'Donnell, who was born in Commack, New York.
Earlier this year, following Trump's electoral victory, O'Donnell, whose grandparents hail from Ireland, relocated to Ireland with her daughter. She is currently in the process of acquiring Irish citizenship, aiming to become a dual citizen.
She attributed her decision to move to the prevailing political climate in the U.S. "When it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there in America, thats when we will consider coming back," she stated in a TikTok video.
The animosity between Trump and O'Donnell dates back to 2006 when O'Donnell criticized Trump on "The View" for his leniency towards a Miss USA winner accused of drug use and other controversies. This feud was further highlighted during a Republican primary debate in 2015 when Trump, in response to a question about his use of derogatory terms for women, retorted, "Only Rosie O'Donnell."
In a recent incident, O'Donnell faced backlash for a video she posted following a tragic school shooting in Minneapolis. In the video, she claimed that the shooter was a supporter of MAGA, a Republican, and a White supremacist.
"What do you know? It was a White guy, Republican, MAGA person. What do you know? White supremacists," she stated. However, she later removed the video and issued an apology.
"I knew a lot of you were very upset about the video I made before I went away for a few days," she admitted. "You are right. I did not do my due diligence before I made that emotional statement, and I said things about the shooter that were incorrect."
She acknowledged her mistake, stating, "Anyway, the truth is I messed up, and when you mess up, you fess up. Im sorry. This is my apology video and I hope its enough."
While the feud between Trump and O'Donnell continues to unfold, it is clear that the President's threats to revoke O'Donnell's citizenship are legally unfeasible. It remains to be seen how this ongoing dispute will evolve in the future.
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