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Trump Considers Revoking Rosie O’Donnell’s U.S. Citizenship

8/21/2026

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Trump Mulls O'Donnell Citizenship

President Donald Trump said he was seriously considering revoking Rosie O'Donnell’s U.S. citizenship.
Rosie O'Donnell guest-hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live! and attacked President Trump during her monologue.
She announced she is pursuing Irish citizenship, citing Irish grandparents, after relocating to Ireland in 2025.
O'Donnell said she will consider returning to America when equal rights are safe for all citizens.

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O'Donnell Returns

O'Donnell returned to a network talk-show desk for the first time in over 20 years.
Her opening monologue focused on Irish life rather than President Donald Trump, signaling a tonal shift.
She incorporated material from her off-Broadway show “Common Knowledge,” prompting loud audience laughs.
A taped segment honored late actress Hayden Panettiere, providing a reflective pause.
Madonna’s “Confessions II” album was handed to the studio audience as a surprise.

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Trump Mulls O'Donnell Citizenship

President Donald Trump said he was seriously considering revoking Rosie O'Donnell’s U.S. citizenship.
Rosie O'Donnell guest-hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live! and attacked President Trump during her monologue.
She announced she is pursuing Irish citizenship, citing Irish grandparents, after relocating to Ireland in 2025.
O'Donnell said she will consider returning to America when equal rights are safe for all citizens.

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