Rosie O’Donnell Leaves the U.S. Over Trump’s Win
Rosie O’Donnell didn’t just unfollow Donald Trump—she left the country. After Trump’s 2024 election victory, the outspoken comedian packed her bags and moved to Ireland. In a fiery new TikTok, she made it clear why: “It’s very obvious that it was [rigged],” she said, sparking buzz across social media.
A One-Way Ticket to Ireland
Rosie officially left the U.S. on January 15, just five days before Trump’s inauguration. The former View co-host blamed her move squarely on Trump’s return to power. She explained, “I simply couldn’t handle another four years of him.”
Now living in Ireland, where her grandparents once lived, Rosie is applying for Irish citizenship. Though she’s relocated, she hasn’t left the political conversation behind.
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“It Was Rigged”: Rosie Speaks Out
On May 12, Rosie posted a blunt TikTok blasting Trump and the 2024 results. She told her followers, “If he admits one more time that the election was rigged… why is he allowed to say this and no one does anything?”
Her comments echo Trump’s own statements. In March, he told a crowd:
“They rigged the election and I became president, so that was a good thing.”
Some believed he referred to 2024; others thought he meant 2020. Either way, the quote set off another wave of speculation.
Elon Musk Enters the Chat
At a January 19 victory rally in D.C., Trump added fuel to the fire. He publicly thanked Elon Musk for alleged tech assistance, saying:
“He knows those computers better than anybody… we ended up winning Pennsylvania in a landslide.”
Critics questioned the statement. Conspiracy theorists ran wild.
Rosie Doubles Down
Despite winning the popular vote by just 1.5%, Trump continues to describe his victory as a “landslide.” Rosie isn’t buying it.
“It’s very obvious that it was [rigged],” she insisted. “He keeps saying it because he has some form of dementia—or something—that makes him tell on himself.”
For her, this isn’t just politics—it’s personal.
The Personal Is Political
In March, Rosie opened up about the emotional toll of the political climate.
“When it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights in America, that’s when we’ll consider coming back,” she said.
“It’s heartbreaking to watch—and hard for me personally, too.”
Though she’s now surrounded by Ireland’s green hills, Rosie’s voice in American politics remains loud—and fierce. If Trump thought she’d go quiet, he was wrong.
