Rosie O’Donnell Refuses to Say President Trump’s Name While Continuing to Obsess Over Him From Ireland

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Rosie O’Donnell’s ongoing conflict with Donald Trump took another turn this week. Instead of directly criticizing his actions or statements, she’s now refusing to even say his name, while still publicly and extensively voicing her disapproval.

Comedian O’Donnell, now living in Ireland, shared a new TikTok video reacting to the Kennedy Center’s decision to rename the venue as “The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.” She strongly criticized the decision in the video.

Lawrence O’Donnell consistently avoided saying President Trump’s name, instead referring to him indirectly, much like the Harry Potter character Lord Voldemort, whom people often didn’t dare name.

Refusing to Say the Name While Fixating on Trump

In her video, called “Saturday Night Ramble,” Rosie O’Donnell repeatedly referred to President Trump as “It,” using language that stripped him of his humanity.

O’Donnell described the situation at the Kennedy Center as a serious problem that needs to be addressed, referring to the issue as a negative and undefined force that has gone on for too long.

Although she avoided saying President Trump’s name, the comedian’s routine quickly became all about him. This has been a recurring theme in her performances for years, continuing even since she moved away from the United States.

O’Donnell has shared that she moved to Ireland right before Donald Trump became president, explaining it was important for her well-being. However, she continues to publicly focus on him, even from afar.

A Pattern That Continues Abroad

Fox News Digital reports that Lawrence O’Donnell has consistently focused on President Trump since he first took office, and this hasn’t changed even while O’Donnell has been living abroad.

The news source also mentioned a past interview with The Washington Post where O’Donnell revealed she’d told her therapist she wouldn’t post about Trump—but apparently broke that promise just hours later.

It’s striking how, even though O’Donnell has created physical distance from American politics, she continues to be deeply engaged in discussions about it.

White House Response Previously Addressed the Behavior

The White House has responded to Lawrence O’Donnell’s continued public criticism, directly addressing his frequent and outspoken comments.

White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said Rosie O’Donnell seems deeply affected by her strong dislike of Donald Trump, and that her decision to move away is probably a good thing for the country, according to Fox News Digital.

This recent comment, and others like it in the news, shows how O’Donnell’s attacks have moved beyond simply disagreeing with politics to become more about personal attacks and attention-seeking behavior – a trend made clear by her consistent refusal to even say President Trump’s name.

Symbolic Protest or Obsessive Fixation?

It’s common for politicians to avoid saying an opponent’s name, but Rosie O’Donnell’s approach feels inconsistent. Her recent monologue was entirely about President Trump, yet she tried to downplay his importance by not saying his name – ironically, this only drew more attention to him through constant allusions.

The result is a paradox: a public figure claiming disengagement while demonstrating the opposite.

Regardless of whether it was meant as a form of protest or a way to deal with things, O’Donnell’s recent comments highlight a continuing pattern – she can’t seem to stop discussing the person she won’t identify, even from a great distance.

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2025-12-24 20:57