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Rosie O'Donnell brutally roasts Trump in 'Kimmel' hosting debut
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- Rosie O'Donnell returned to television as guest host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Aug. 17, delivering a sharp monologue targeting President Donald Trump without directly naming him.
- O'Donnell, a longtime Trump critic, referenced her move to Ireland as a response to Trump's 2025 re-election and his policies, joking about her child's reaction to the relocation.
- The comedian's feud with Trump intensified in 2025 after he publicly threatened to revoke her U.S. citizenship, calling her a "Threat to Humanity" on social media.
- O'Donnell described Ireland as her "refuge" and "salvation" but indicated she plans to return to the U.S. soon, continuing her guest hosting duties on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" through the week.
- Jimmy Kimmel is on summer break and will return to his show on Sept. 8, with O'Donnell hosting in the interim alongside various celebrity guests.
