Actress and liberal activist Rosie O’Donnell once again lashed out at President Donald Trump — so intensely, in fact, that even her own therapist doesn’t understand the depth of her anger.
Appearing Monday on MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace’s podcast The Best People, O’Donnell described Trump as a “madman” and insisted he’s a threat to every American. She admitted that she cannot comprehend how millions of Americans don’t share her deep-seated hostility.
“I don’t know, Nicolle, how it is that some people cannot see it,” O’Donnell said. “My therapist said, ‘Why are you so upset?’ And I said to her, why are you not?”
Wallace responded sympathetically, saying, “Yeah, I have that conversation too.”
O’Donnell went on to warn of alleged harm the president is causing — such as supposedly cutting Medicaid funding — claiming ominously, “What he’s done now hasn’t even hit us yet. And if he’s not stopped now, we have lost our country.” O’Donnell did not clarify what she meant by “stopping” the president.
A Long-Running Feud That’s Consumed O’Donnell
O’Donnell’s public fixation on Trump dates back years. One of the most famous flashpoints came during the 2015 GOP primary debate when Trump, pressed by Megyn Kelly on his sharp remarks about certain women, quipped he was “only” referring to O’Donnell — a moment that drew cheers and laughter from the audience.
The animosity only grew. Earlier this year, O’Donnell followed through on past threats to leave the United States, moving to Ireland after Trump’s reelection. She claimed she would only consider returning “when you know it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there in America.”
Downward Spiral Fueled by Political Rage
By O’Donnell’s own admission, her obsession with Trump has taken a toll on her mental health. She described the move overseas as necessary for her “sanity,” a stark indication of how politics have dominated her personal life. Friends and observers have noted how O’Donnell, once a beloved comedian and talk show host, has seen her public image sour and her career stall as she’s poured more energy into anti-Trump activism than entertainment. Even O’Donnell acknowledged her therapy sessions are consumed by her fury over one man — and that her therapist is confused by the intensity of it.
A Media Narrative That Fell Flat
O’Donnell blamed Trump’s popularity on what she called “lies” from the media and pop culture, singling out Mark Burnett’s hit show The Apprentice for portraying him as a successful businessman and leader. “Thanks to Mark Burnett’s ‘Apprentice’ show that lied to the American people, that sold fiction as fact … people were confused and lied to. And then they listened to Fox News and they were more lost,” she said.
But even her friendly host, Wallace, tried to soothe O’Donnell’s despair. Wallace claimed Trump is “more unpopular now than he’s ever been,” citing RealClearPolitics polling showing his approval rating around 45.4 percent — though that’s still formidable given years of relentless media opposition.
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