Rosie O’Donnell Credits Trump for Her Renewed Fame

Rosie O’Donnell has credited President Donald Trump for her renewed fame. Speaking to Amy Poehler on “Good Hang,” O’Donnell expressed surprise about her resurgence in popularity. “I feel re-famous,” she said, humorously attributing this to Trump, whom she referred to with a nickname. She added that Trump might be unaware of how much attention he brings to her, suggesting that if he knew, he might stop discussing her.

O’Donnell and Trump have a long-standing feud. The comedian moved to Ireland after Trump’s 2024 election victory. Despite their antagonistic history, O’Donnell concedes that their connection has kept her in the public eye. She frequently appears on various shows and podcasts and plans to guest host Jimmy Kimmel’s show soon.

The White House has described O’Donnell as “obsessed” with Trump, citing a Truth Social post by Trump that targets her. The feud seems deeply personal for O’Donnell, who attributes part of the conflict to their shared New York upbringing. “People say we sound alike, which is a horrible thing to hear,” she noted, highlighting their similar backgrounds.

O’Donnell believes her tough demeanor might remind Trump of past confrontations with assertive individuals. She suggested that women like her could be triggering for him, bringing back memories of childhood challenges.

In an appearance on Sophia Bush’s “Work in Progress” podcast, O’Donnell reiterated this sentiment. Bush claimed Trump is obsessed with her, to which O’Donnell agreed. She imagined that her assertive personality is familiar to Trump, reminiscent of the strong, outspoken women from his past.

O’Donnell hinted at returning to “The View” for a special 30th anniversary episode. However, Brian Teta, the show’s producer, clarified that invitations have not been sent out yet, despite the anticipation.

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