Donald Trump has reignited his longtime feud with comedian and television personality Rosie O’Donnell, this time taking his criticism to an entirely new level.
In a post on social media, Trump claimed he and his team were “seriously considering” stripping O’Donnell of her U.S. citizenship. He argued that she is “not a Great American” and, in his opinion, “incapable of being so.”
The attack is just the latest in a series of very public clashes between Trump and O’Donnell. Their rivalry dates back nearly 20 years, beginning in 2006 when O’Donnell criticized Trump’s business dealings and personal life while co-hosting The View. Trump quickly fired back, sparking a back-and-forth that has never truly cooled off.
While political figures often clash with critics, Trump’s suggestion of revoking O’Donnell’s citizenship is highly unusual and has no legal grounding. U.S. citizens cannot have their citizenship revoked for personal disputes or criticisms.
