Rosie O’Donnell recently found herself struggling to follow the advice of her therapist to step back from posting about former President Donald Trump, as she resumed her critical commentary on social media just hours after vowing to take a break. The comedian’s fixation on Trump was highlighted in a Washington Post profile detailing her life in Ireland, which she relocated to shortly before his inauguration in 2017.
The 63-year-old actress shared that she had promised her therapist the day before Thanksgiving to refrain from discussing Trump for a two-day period. However, this intention faded quickly after she learned of Trump’s recent comments aboard Air Force One, where he told a Bloomberg reporter to be “quiet, piggy” while dodging questions about the Epstein files. O’Donnell expressed her outrage on social media, criticizing the White House press corps for allowing Trump’s remarks, which she described as verbally harmful.
In follow-up conversations with her therapist and friends, O’Donnell’s inability to disconnect from the political landscape raised concerns. Her friend Jennifer Kopetic urged her to detach, emphasizing the need to step back. Despite her admission that she would try again to ignore Trump, her second attempt also floundered rapidly.
Friends and family have expressed their worries about O’Donnell’s ongoing obsession with politics. However, her brother Eddie highlighted that relocating to Ireland has been a positive change, calling it “the best decision she’s made.” O’Donnell and her 12-year-old non-binary child settled in Howth, Ireland, as she felt it was necessary for the well-being of her family, stating that she couldn’t bear the thought of what Trump might do next.
The tensions between O’Donnell and Trump have persisted for nearly two decades, reigniting recently when Trump threatened her citizenship via social media, labeling her a “Threat to Humanity.” In response, O’Donnell took to Instagram to describe him as a “dangerous old soulless man.” As a part of distancing herself from the political climate in the U.S., she disclosed that she is also seeking Irish citizenship.
This ongoing saga between O’Donnell and Trump reflects the often tumultuous nature of celebrity political engagements, illustrating how deeply personal and public conflicts can intertwine. The hope is that through her transition and newfound living environment, O’Donnell may find peace and a healthier relationship with her own political passions.