Ellen DeGeneres praised for backing Rosie O'Donnell after Trump threatened to revoke her citizenship

WASHINGTON, DC: Ellen DeGeneres has publicly backed Rosie O'Donnell, just months after O'Donnell criticized her for steering clear of politics

The unexpected support follows a fiery statement from President Donald Trump, who threatened to revoke O'Donnell’s US citizenship, branding her a “threat to humanity” and suggesting she remain in Ireland.

DeGeneres’ gesture is especially notable given the pair’s rocky relationship, despite once sharing a close bond in the 1990s.

Ellen DeGeneres publicly backs Rosie O'Donnell after Donald Trump threatens to revoke her citizenship

On Sunday, July 13, Ellen DeGeneres, who commands a massive following of over 293 million across social media, shared Donald Trump's controversial Truth Social post and publicly backed Rosie O'Donnell, writing, “Good for you @rosie.”

DeGeneres’ recent show of support for O'Donnell came as a surprise, given the long-standing distance between the two comedians. Both are former daytime television powerhouses who left the US for other countries after the MAGA leader's reelection last November. 

Back in April, O'Donnell addressed their strained relationship, emphasizing that there was no lingering hostility. "I don’t want to fight against another gay woman. It’s not like we’re tenaciously opposed to each other. We’re just very different people," she said.

She acknowledged that there were unresolved issues between them, but clarified, “We have had some stuff in the past that we never resolved. And not in any way as, as partners or lovers or anything like that, just as friends and comedians, but I wish her the best. I seriously do. I think that there’s enough room in the world for all of the gay comedians."

DeGeneres’ public backing of O’Donnell now seems to signal a step toward reconciliation — and perhaps a softening of their once-distant dynamic.

The drama unfolded on Saturday, when Trump took to Truth Social to launch a scathing attack on O'Donnell.

In his post, he declared he was “seriously considering” revoking O’Donnell's US citizenship. He said, "Because of the fact that Rosie O’Donnell is not in the best interests of our Great Country, I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship."

He concluded, "She is a Threat to Humanity, and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if they want her. GOD BLESS AMERICA!"

Internet reacts to Ellen DeGeneres' support for Rosie O'Donnell

Within hours of Ellen DeGeneres publicly voicing her support for Rosie O'Donnell, the post quickly gained traction, racking up over 263,000 likes and numerous comments.

One user wrote, "The planet is dying and he’s fighting with celebrities," while another slammed the president, writing, "Dont you have better things to do than post about Rosie ODonnell Mr President?!"

A user praised DeGeneres, saying, "Thank you for sharing and supporting @ellendegeneres." A Facebook user said, "Thank you for speaking for all of us Rosie...Words matter," with another adding, "More people need to stand up against him like this!"

"Good for her! Only way to stand up to bullies is to fight back," read another comment. 

An Instagram user shared, "I've never being a fan of Rosie O'Donnell until now! You go girl speak up for yourself don't let anyone ever silence you!"

"Ellen DeGeneres I think this is great however I believe if those speaking out against this Oval Office would speak kindly and without the demeaning words it’d be a better attack and way to win against it," an individual added.

A commenter explained, "He cannot revoke Rosie's citizenship due to the protections of the 14th Amendment. It seems he lacks understanding of our Constitution and democratic principles."

"I'd say the country would be pretty empty if he revoked citizenship for the people who don't like him. King of an empty country 👑," one more wrote, slamming Trump. 

A netizen encouraged, "Never stop fighting!" Several users in the Instagram comments section also showed their support for O'Donnell following DeGeneres' public endorsement, with many posting messages like "Team Rosie."

Rosie O'Donnell fires back after Donald Trump threatens to revoke her US citizenship

Rosie O'Donnell fired back at Donald Trump with a blistering response after he floated the idea of revoking her US citizenship. Dismissing his remarks as blatantly unconstitutional, O'Donnell reaffirmed her identity as a proud American, even as she pursues Irish citizenship.

"Hey Donald – you’re rattled again?" she wrote. "18 years later and I still live rent-free in that collapsing brain of yours. You call me a threat to humanity, but I’m everything you fear: a loud woman, a queer woman, a mother who tells the truth, an American who got out of the country before u set it ablaze."

O'Donnell contrasted their values sharply, saying, "You build walls. I build a life for my autistic kid in a country where decency still exists. You crave loyalty, I teach my children to question power. You sell fear on golf courses, I make art about surviving trauma. You lie, you steal, you degrade, I nurture, I create, I persist."

She ended her statement with a bold rebuke: "You are everything that is wrong with America, and I’m everything you hate about what’s still right with it. You want to revoke my citizenship? go ahead and try, King Joffrey with a tangerine spray tan, I’m not yours to silence, I never was."

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