In what many are calling a long-overdue departure, Rosie O’Donnell has officially left the United States, confirming speculation that she moved to Ireland after President Donald Trump’s re-election. The comedian and longtime Trump critic announced her relocation in a recent TikTok video, revealing that she and her 12-year-old child, Clay, fled the country on January 15, 2025—just days before Trump’s second inauguration.
O’Donnell Seeks Irish Citizenship, Says She’ll “Return When It’s Safe”
According to O’Donnell, she is now pursuing Irish citizenship, citing her ancestral ties to the country. While she described her new home in Ireland as “welcoming”, she took a predictable parting shot at America, stating that she will only return to the U.S. “when it’s safe for all citizens to have equal rights.”
O’Donnell’s remarks have been widely ridiculed, as her definition of “equal rights” seems to be tied to whether or not her political side is in power. Many conservatives are celebrating her departure, seeing it as one less radical Hollywood elite trying to influence American politics.
A Pattern of Empty Celebrity Threats—Until Now
For years, Hollywood leftists have threatened to leave the country whenever an election doesn’t go their way. From Cher to Barbra Streisand to Whoopi Goldberg, celebrities have repeatedly vowed to flee the U.S. over Republican victories—only to stay right where they are.
O’Donnell, however, has actually followed through, making good on a promise she and many other left-wing activists made in 2016 when Trump first won the presidency. While most simply moved on with their lives, O’Donnell continued her public meltdowns, making it clear that she was never going to accept an America that didn’t align with her far-left ideology.
Trump Supporters React: “Good Riddance”
O’Donnell’s departure has been met with overwhelming amusement from Trump supporters, who see it as a win for America. Many have pointed out that her obsession with Trump has defined her career for nearly a decade, and her self-imposed exile feels more like an emotional tantrum than a principled stand.
Conservatives have also noted that Ireland is far from the utopia O’Donnell seems to imagine. The country has strict immigration laws, high taxes, and a growing backlash against progressive policies, making it unlikely that she’ll find the leftist paradise she seems to be searching for.
Final Thoughts: An America Without Rosie O’Donnell
With O’Donnell now overseas, many Americans are perfectly fine with her staying there. Her exit serves as a reminder that America is a land of freedom, where those who don’t appreciate it are free to leave. Unlike the open-border policies she and her fellow leftists push for, America won’t be begging for her return anytime soon.
As Trump’s second term continues to restore law, order, and prosperity, the country moves forward without the noise of bitter celebrities who can’t handle reality. O’Donnell may have left the U.S., but America is better off without her.
@rosie hello all – here’s whats been going on folks – sending love ??- follow me on substack – link in my bio #bewell #speakkindlytoyourself #dourbest ? original sound – Rosie ODonnell