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Rosie O'Donnell Calls Trump a 'Madman,' Urges Action

9/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Rosie O'Donnell called Donald Trump a 'madman' on Nicolle Wallace's podcast, saying Americans misread his harm.
She criticized Trump's Medicaid cuts as severe and warned, 'If he’s not stopped now, we have lost our country.'
Now living in Ireland, O'Donnell says there is no 'cult-like' Trump fascination there, and she and Wallace contend he shouldn't lead due to cognitive decline.

History

Historical Context

The American Health Care Act, proposed in 2017, aimed to cut Medicaid funding, impacting around 74 million Americans who rely on the program for healthcare. Rosie O'Donnell criticized these cuts, linking them to broader concerns about Donald Trump's leadership style. This controversy highlights ongoing debates about healthcare access and political accountability in the United States, reflecting a significant shift in health policy priorities.

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Story summary

Rosie O'Donnell called Donald Trump a 'madman' on Nicolle Wallace's podcast, saying Americans misread his harm.
She criticized Trump's Medicaid cuts as severe and warned, 'If he’s not stopped now, we have lost our country.'
Now living in Ireland, O'Donnell says there is no 'cult-like' Trump fascination there, and she and Wallace contend he shouldn't lead due to cognitive decline.

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