Trump's Threat to Revoke Rosie O'Donnell's Citizenship and Long-Standing Feud

Trump's Threat to Revoke Citizenship

• ⚠️ President Trump recently threatened to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship, stating she is "not in the best interest of our great country."
• 🎯 Trump suggested O'Donnell should "remain in the wonderful country of Ireland if they want her."
• 💡 A U.S. president does not have the legal authority to revoke a citizen's citizenship, a fact established by a 1967 Supreme Court decision.
• 🧠 This action is seen as an expression of ego attached to executive power, regardless of whether one likes Trump or O'Donnell.

O'Donnell's Retaliation and Historical Feud

• ⚡ Rosie O'Donnell responded by posting a photo of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein, captioning it "you're rattled again 18 years later."
• 🗣️ The feud between Trump and O'Donnell dates back to at least 2006, with Trump previously calling her names like "slob," "crude," and "disgusting."
• 📺 The hosts characterize this as an entertainment feud that predates Trump's political career, stemming from his time as an entertainment figure.

Broader Implications of Presidential Rhetoric

• ⚖️ The discussion highlights that Trump has a history of similar rhetoric towards journalists, immigrants, and other celebrities.
• 🚫 While he hasn't successfully revoked citizenship, there's a concern about a president threatening Americans with revoking citizenship, which is against the law.
• 🤝 The hosts acknowledge the principle of due process and following laws, suggesting Trump's actions in this regard are problematic for everyone.