A bold move by a well-known Trump critic has sparked intrigue and curiosity. Rosie O'Donnell, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, has revealed a secret trip back to the United States, a country she had fled to escape the Trump presidency.
In a recent interview with Chris Cuomo on SiriusXM's Cuomo Mornings, O'Donnell, 63, shared her daring decision to return home for a brief two-week visit. She explained, "I wanted to test the waters, to see if I could navigate the country's entry and exit without raising suspicion. So, I went to see my family, to feel what it was like to be back in the U.S. after all this time."
O'Donnell, who had brought her youngest child, Clay, to Ireland, left her adult children, Parker, Chelsea, Blake, and Vivienne, behind. She described her experience, saying, "New York felt like a different world to me. I had been away from American news and culture for over a year, and returning felt surreal."
But here's where it gets controversial... O'Donnell's long-standing feud with Trump predates his presidency. Their rivalry began during her time on The View in 2006, when she boldly rejected the notion that Trump should be considered a moral authority. Since then, Trump has consistently targeted O'Donnell with verbal attacks, even threatening to take away her citizenship. In response, O'Donnell has not held back, calling Trump names like "King Joffrey with a tangerine spray tan" and "a dangerous old man with dementia."
Despite her fearless attitude towards trading insults with the president, O'Donnell was determined to stay away from the U.S. while Trump was in power. In October, she revealed to Australia's Daily Telegraph that she was close to obtaining Irish citizenship, a move she believed would protect her from Trump's threats.
And this is the part most people miss... O'Donnell's recent secret visit to New York hasn't changed her mind about her decision to leave. In fact, it has only reinforced her belief that she made the right choice. She shared, "I felt a completely different United States than the one I left. The energy I experienced was scary. There's a sense that something is terribly wrong, and no one seems to be addressing it."
O'Donnell plans to return to the U.S. soon, but only to bring her daughter for a summer visit with her family. She concluded, "I think I did what was necessary to save myself, my child, and my sanity. I'm glad I'm not in the thick of it there."
What do you think? Is O'Donnell's decision to leave the U.S. a brave move or an overreaction? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
