Donald Trump mocks Rosie O'Donnell after she moves to Ireland with daughter amid his presidency
WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump took a jab at comedian Rosie O'Donnell after she announced on Tuesday, March 11, that she left the US and moved to Ireland with her 12-year-old daughter, Dakota, in mid-January.
Notably, Trump had a meeting with Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin on Wednesday, March 12, to discuss many concerning issues between the two countries. However, during the meeting, O'Donnell was brought up in a question by a reporter, per The Spun.
REPORTER: "Ireland is known for very happy, fun loving people ... Why in the world would you let Rosie O'Donnell move to Ireland!?"@POTUS: "Did you know you have Rosie O'Donnell? Do you know who she is?"
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 12, 2025
Taoiseach: .....@POTUS: "You're better off not knowing."
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Donald Trump trolls Rosie O'Donnell as she moves to Ireland
During the meeting, the reporter asked, "Ireland is known for very happy, fun loving people. Why in the world would you let Rosie O'Donnell move to Ireland?"
Trump then asked the Irish Taoiseach if he knew who O'Donnell was, as Martin looked genuinely confused by the question. Trump then said, "You're better off not knowing."
The POTUS' facial expressions in the viral clip suggested that he was happy to have the chance to take a shot at the comedian and Trump critic.
The 62-year-old comedian first began feuding publicly with Donald Trump in 2006, when she criticized the former business mogul for his decision to reinstate Miss USA Tara Conner despite violating pageant conduct guidelines, per the outlet.
Notably, Trump responded to O'Donnell's criticism and called her a "real loser." Trump said at the time that he was a "believer in second chances. Tara is a good person. Tara has tried hard. Tara is going to be given a second chance."
Interestingly, it's been around 20 years and it seems like the feud does not seem to end soon.
In 2014, the 62-year-old comedian claimed that her feud with Trump resulted in the "most bullying I ever experienced in my life."
Meanwhile, In 2015, Trump harshly replied to a question about O’Donnell during the Republican primary debate, per Fox News. He was asked about having called women disparaging names like "fat pigs" and "slob" to which he laughed and said, "Only Rosie O'Donnell."
Rosie O'Donnell announces she has moved to Ireland with 12-year-old daughter
Rosie O'Donnell spoke about her new life abroad in a TikTok video posted on March 11. She said that she is in the process of obtaining Irish citizenship due to her family's heritage.
Notably, her move comes amid concerns about the political climate in the US, per People.
Rosie O’Donnell moved to Ireland as she believes it’s the “best” choice for her and her child.
— Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) March 12, 2025
She’ll consider returning to the US when “it’s safe” and all citizens have “equal rights.”
She calls what’s happening “politically” in the US “heartbreaking.”pic.twitter.com/oZ0QRNj9Ml
She said in the video, "It's been pretty wonderful, I have to say. The people are so loving and so kind, so welcoming. And I'm very grateful."
She added, "I was never someone who thought I would move to another country, that's what I decided would be the best for myself and my 12-year-old child. And here we are."
Moreover, she also opened up on what she misses from the US. She said, "You know, I'm happy. Clay is happy. I miss my other kids. I miss my friends. I miss many things about life there at home and I'm trying to find a home here in this beautiful country."
O'Donnell further added, "When it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there in America, that's when we will consider coming back."
