Ellen DeGeneres Gets In On Rosie O'Donnell And Donald Trump's Feud

By Afouda Bamidele on July 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM EDT

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Ellen DeGeneres is standing in Rosie O'Donnell's corner against Donald Trump!

The pair teaming up to face the President of the United States is unsurprising, given their history. They have much in common as comedians, former talk show hosts, LGBTQ+ supporters, and most of all, Trump critics.

Rosie O'Donnell received Ellen DeGeneres' support in her clap-back at the politician after Donald Trump threatened to revoke her American citizenship.

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Ellen DeGeneres Applauds Rosie O'Donnell's Stance Against Donald Trump

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DeGeneres showcased her support for O'Donnell in the comment section of her scathing review of Trump and his administration. The actress did not mince her words against the President, declaring that he was the real threat to the country after he called her one.

The former host of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" appeared to love O'Donnell's message to Trump and approved it with the comment: "Good for you @rosie." TMZ shared that the reignited beef between the White House resident and the comedian started on Saturday.

Trump fanned the flames of online war with O'Donnell on his Truth Social platform, claiming that he considered revoking her American citizenship. He alleged the entertainer was a "Threat to Humanity" because her goals did not align with the country's best interests.

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How The Comedian Responded To The President's Threat

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Trump concluded his post with his wish for O'Donnell to remain in Ireland and not return to the US, a sentiment the TV personality did not take lightly. The Blast covered her reaction to the POTUS' words, noting she penned a lengthy statement on Instagram.

O'Donnell claimed she lived rent-free in Trump's "collapsing head" after 18 years, stressing that she was not a threat to humanity. Instead, she labeled herself everything the politician feared, "a loud woman, a queer woman, a mother who tells the truth, an American who got out when the country caught fire."

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She slammed Trump as "everything that is wrong with America," accusing him of lying, stealing, and degrading others. "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," O'Donnell concluded.

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Inside The President And O'Donnell's Years-long Feud

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The bitter relationship between Trump and O'Donnell started years ago while the actress was still a panelist on "The View." At the time, she called out the politician on the show for allowing then-Miss USA Tara Conner to retain her crown amid a scandal.

O'Donnell criticized Trump's moral code, referencing his alleged infidelities, and berating him on air. Naturally, her scathing comments sparked a heated response from the public figure who labeled thr TV personality "a woman out of control."

Following this encounter, O'Donnell and Trump repeatedly butted heads on social media and slammed each other in interviews. Their beef continued during O'Donnell's engagement to Michelle Rounds in 2011, with Trump mocking their relationship on X (formerly Twitter).

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DeGeneres Sold One Of Her Last US Properties

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DeGeneres' support for O'Donnell comes months after she proved her relocation to the UK wasn't a temporary measure. The Blast reported in March that the former talk show host had sold one of her last properties in the US.

The entertainer and her wife, Portia de Rossi, listed their two-bathroom Montecito mansion on the market for $5 million and sold it for $5.2 million. They made a significant sum from the sale as the couple initially purchased the home for $2.9 million four years ago.

According to reports, DeGeneres and her wife received multiple offers within days of listing the property, which has been described as a steal. The mansion featured various luxuries, including a private primary suite with its "own patio, spa-like bath, and generous closet space."

Ellen DeGeneres Reportedly Relocated Over Her Workplace Scandal

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DeGeneres and her wife allegedly made a new home in the UK following the controversial end of the TV personality's talk show. She faced toxic workplace accusations that eventually led to her retirement and relocation to new waters.

A source denied the speculations that DeGeneres and her partner had left the US after Trump's re-election, stressing that they had planned to move long before the President's return to office. They noted the pair had chosen retirement after the scandal, saying:

"Ellen really felt she had made her mark on the industry, but that was diminished when she was canceled over her alleged treatment of her staff. Then to have celebrities call her out one by one was so hurtful."

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