President Donald Trump has accused Rosie O’Donnell of being a ‘threat to humanity’ and threatened to revoke her U.S. citizenship. During a recent press briefing, the president described O’Donnell, a prominent comedian and activist, as someone who has ‘crossed the line’ with her public statements on social issues. The comedian, who relocated to Ireland in January following Trump’s second presidential term, is being criticized for her vocal opposition to the administration’s policies on gender and sexuality.
O’Donnell, who has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration, moved to Ireland after the 2.45% increase in the U.S. presidential election in November. In a statement released by her representatives, she called the president’s comments ‘baseless and inflammatory,’ adding that she is committed to her new home and will continue to speak out on issues of importance to her community. The situation has sparked a broader debate about the rights of foreign nationals living abroad and the extent of presidential power in matters of citizenship.