Rosie O’Donnell has confirmed she relocated to Ireland to escape what she called the “cruelty” of the U.S. government. The comedian and former talk show host revealed the move in a nine-minute TikTok video posted on March 11, just weeks after Donald Trump began his second term as president.

O’Donnell said she arrived on January 15 with her 12-year-old daughter and is now applying for Irish citizenship through her grandparents. While visibly emotional, she thanked the Irish people for their warmth and kindness, describing Ireland as a place where she feels safe and welcome. Her message carried both personal pain and political urgency.

Rosie O’Donnell Says the United States No Longer Feels Safe

In her video, O’Donnell did not hold back. She explained that the political environment in the U.S. had become too hostile for her and her family. She questioned the state of American democracy and expressed concern over the decline of equal rights. O’Donnell described her relocation not just as a family decision, but as a conscious act of protest.

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She pointed to systemic failures in American leadership and a media landscape she no longer trusts. According to her, the most accurate information about protests and social unrest now circulates on TikTok, while traditional news outlets have failed to meet their democratic responsibilities. Her words reflected a growing fear among some Americans that the country no longer protects its own citizens—especially those who speak out.

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President Trump did not stay silent. During a White House meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Trump interrupted a question about O’Donnell’s presence in Ireland to mock her once again. “Did you know you have Rosie O’Donnell? You’re better off not knowing,” he said, reigniting a feud that has lasted nearly two decades.

The timing of Trump’s comments made them more pointed. Hours before his meeting, O’Donnell had posted her video in which she explained her hopes to build a life in Dublin. She said she would not consider returning to the U.S. until all citizens have equal rights and the government no longer operates through cruelty.

This is not the first time Trump has targeted her. Their rivalry began in 2006 after O’Donnell criticized his personal behavior. He responded with insults, labeling her a “loser” and “degenerate.” During a 2016 presidential debate, he infamously dismissed concerns about misogynistic language by saying, “Only Rosie O’Donnell.”

Now, O’Donnell’s departure marks more than just an escape from political hostility. It reflects a deep disillusionment with American institutions. In choosing Ireland, she has signaled a refusal to accept the current political reality—and a determination to keep speaking out from afar.

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