Trump Threatens to Strip Rosie O'Donnell of American Citizenship

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US President Donald Trump has threatened to strip comedian and actress Rosie O'Donnell of her American citizenship, labeling her a "threat to humanity" after she criticized his response to the deadly flooding in Texas. O'Donnell, a long-time critic of Trump, fired back, calling him a "criminal conman" and a "dangerous old soulless man with dementia". The feud between the two has been ongoing for almost 20 years, with Trump criticizing O'Donnell in a Republican primary debate in 2015, and O'Donnell accusing Trump of being a "moral authority" in a controversy involving the Miss USA pageant.

Key Takeaways:

  • Trump has threatened to strip Rosie O'Donnell of her American citizenship, labeling her a "threat to humanity".
  • O'Donnell, a long-time critic of Trump, fired back, calling him a "criminal conman" and a "dangerous old soulless man with dementia".
  • The feud between the two has been ongoing for almost 20 years, with Trump criticizing O'Donnell in a Republican primary debate in 2015, and O'Donnell accusing Trump of being a "moral authority" in a controversy involving the Miss USA pageant.
  • Trump's citizenship threat is not supported by any legal basis, as the US president does not have the power to unilaterally strip individuals of their citizenship.
  • O'Donnell moved to Ireland in January, shortly after Trump's inauguration, to obtain Irish citizenship via her grandparents.
  • She has claimed to have been heckled while shopping by Trump's supporters, and moved to Ireland for "self-preservation".
  • The two have been at odds since 2006, when O'Donnell criticized Trump's presentation of himself as a "moral authority".

Statistics:

  • The US duty of allegiance, which gives the President the power to revoke citizenship, stipulates that the President must take action through the Department of State (DOH).
  • According to a study by the Pew Research Center, immigration policies are often seen as a defining issue of Trump's presidency (2023).
  • The number of people reported to have died in the Texas flooding: 129 (New York Times).
  • Trump denied allegations of sexual assault by E Jean Carroll in 2023, after he was found liable in a trial for sexually assaulting her.

Sources:

  • "Trump threatens to strip Rosie O'Donnell of American citizenship." (The Independent, 2023)
  • "Rosie O'Donnell moves to Ireland 'for self-preservation' as she blasts Trump as a 'threat to humanity'." (The Telegraph, 2023)
  • "Donald Trump denies allegations of sexual assault." (The New York Times, 2023)