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Rosie O’Donnell Mocks Trump as “Orange Voldemort” on Kimmel

8/22/2026

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Summary

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Comedian Rosie O'Donnell mocked U.S. President Donald Trump on Jimmy Kimmel Live, calling him “orange Voldemort.”
She sang a parody urging Trump’s resignation during the same episode.
White House spokesperson Davis Ingle called O'Donnell a “nasty woman and a total slob.”
The episode attracted 1.87 million viewers, according to ratings reports.
O'Donnell moved to Ireland in 2025 after Trump’s 2024 election win, citing safety concerns.

History

Historical Context

Since NBC launched Saturday Night Live in 1975, the program has become the United States’ flagship Saturday-night sketch comedy show. The show’s long-standing role set the stage for a 1992 presidential impersonation and a 2025 parody of a sitting president, both illustrating how Saturday-night sketches can shape public debate in American politics.

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Story summary

Comedian Rosie O'Donnell mocked U.S. President Donald Trump on Jimmy Kimmel Live, calling him “orange Voldemort.”
She sang a parody urging Trump’s resignation during the same episode.
White House spokesperson Davis Ingle called O'Donnell a “nasty woman and a total slob.”
The episode attracted 1.87 million viewers, according to ratings reports.
O'Donnell moved to Ireland in 2025 after Trump’s 2024 election win, citing safety concerns.

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