Trump labeled actress Rosie O'Donnell, who criticized the Texas floods, a "threat to humanity" and threatened to revoke her U.S. citizenship.
America: Actress Rosie O'Donnell criticized the Trump administration regarding the devastating floods in Texas and the response of government agencies. In response, President Donald Trump called her a "threat to humanity" and threatened to revoke her U.S. citizenship. However, under U.S. law, this is not possible. This conflict between the two is not new and has been ongoing since 2006.
Texas Floods and O'Donnell's Comments
Actress and talk show host Rosie O'Donnell released a TikTok video in early July. In this video, she expressed her grief over the severe floods in Texas, which have claimed the lives of over 119 people so far.
Rosie linked this natural disaster to the Trump administration's policies, which included significant cuts to the funding of government agencies related to environmental monitoring and weather forecasting.
In her video, she said, "What happened in Texas was not just an accident, but rather a failure of a system established to warn and keep people safe in a timely manner. When the government weakens the power of these institutions, the consequences can be deadly."
Trump's Sharp Reaction
Responding to Rosie's criticism, Trump issued a statement on his social media platform, 'Truth Social,' on Saturday.
He wrote, "Because Rosie O'Donnell is not in the interest of our great nation, I am seriously considering having her citizenship revoked. She is a threat to humanity. If Ireland wants to keep her, she can stay there. God Bless America." This sharp statement once again brought to light the old feud between Trump and O'Donnell.
Can U.S. Citizenship Be Revoked?
According to U.S. law, the citizenship of a person who acquired U.S. citizenship by birth does not fall under the President's jurisdiction. Rosie O'Donnell was born in New York; therefore, Trump's statement to end her citizenship can only be considered a political and emotional reaction, which does not have legal backing.
Rosie O'Donnell is currently living in Ireland with her 12-year-old son. She cited the growing inequality in the country and the treatment of minorities as reasons for leaving America. She stated that she would not consider returning until America gives equal rights and protection to all citizens.
Rosie's Direct Attack on Trump's Policies
Rosie not only criticized the Trump administration regarding the floods but also clearly stated that it was all a result of the President's policies. She said, "When a nation's leaders ignore science and weaken critical warning systems, destruction becomes inevitable."
Trump vs. Rosie: Old Conflict
The feud between Trump and O'Donnell is not new. This dispute began in 2006 when O'Donnell, on a television show 'The View,' made fun of Trump's attitude concerning the Miss USA competition. Trump owned the competition at that time, and he publicly opposed it. After this, the two exchanged sharp comments several times on social media and public platforms.
