Rosie O'Donnell has made a shocking admission: she claims she "doesn't hate" Donald Trump. This marks a significant departure from her long-standing animosity towards the former president.
On July 14, an Instagram account named Brin shared a post featuring Howard Stern's controversial statement, "I don't hate Donald Trump, I hate the people who voted for him. I think they're stupid." Stern, who once had a friendship with Trump, has become one of his fiercest critics.
The 72-year-old Stern blasted voters, saying, "I have no respect for you." The post sparked discussions about the deepening political divides in America, which have strained friendships and family ties.
O'Donnell, 64, appeared to endorse Stern's remarks by reposting the content on her own Instagram account and liking it. This is a stark contrast to her previous public disdain for Trump.
The feud between O'Donnell and Trump ignited back in 2006 during a segment on The View. She criticized Trump for positioning himself as a "moral authority" amid controversies surrounding Miss USA winner Tara Conner, who faced allegations of underage drinking and drug use.
O'Donnell expressed her frustration, stating, "He annoys me on a multitude of levels. [He] left the first wife, had an affair, left the second wife, had an affair, had kids both times, but he’s the moral compass for 20-year-olds in America." She concluded with a sharp remark: "Donald, sit and spin, my friend. I don’t enjoy him."
Trump retaliated by labeling O'Donnell a “woman out of control” in an interview with PEOPLE. Their public spat has persisted over the years, with Trump frequently targeting O'Donnell on social media.
O'Donnell's relocation to Ireland was partly attributed to Trump's second inauguration in January 2025. She stated, "He has it out for me and has for 20 years, when I told the truth about him on a program called The View," during a March 2025 appearance on RTÉ’s Late Late Show.
In response to her emigration, Trump threatened to revoke O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship. He even commented on her move during an event with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin on St. Patrick's Day.
When asked why he would allow O'Donnell to move to Ireland, Trump expressed amusement at the question and asked Martin if he knew who she was. Martin dismissed the inquiry, while Trump quipped that the leader was "better off" not knowing.
O'Donnell reflected on Trump's ongoing public criticisms, stating, "He’s been doing it for two decades, and I’m still not used to it every time he does.”
