He also took offense at her remarks about his finances, stating, “You can’t make false statements. I’ll most likely sue her for making those false statements – and it’ll be fun.”

A Feud That Refuses to Die

Trump’s criticism of O’Donnell continued for years. After her engagement in 2011, he mocked her on Twitter, saying, “I feel sorry for Rosie’s new partner in love whose parents are devastated at the thought of their daughter being with @Rosie–a true loser.”

During the 2015 GOP primary debate, when asked about his history of derogatory remarks about women, Trump responded, “Only Rosie O’Donnell.”

O’Donnell Speaks Out About the Impact

O’Donnell has been candid about the emotional toll Trump’s relentless insults have taken on her. In an interview with People, she described his attacks as the worst bullying she’s ever endured, saying, “Probably the Trump stuff was the most bullying I ever experienced in my life, including as a child. It was national, and it was sanctioned societally.”

Following Trump’s 2016 election win, O’Donnell became a vocal critic. She joined protests in front of the White House in 2018 and eventually moved to Ireland after his re-election in 2025.

The Insults Continue Across Borders

Even her move abroad hasn’t ended the hostility. When an Irish journalist jokingly asked Prime Minister Micheál Martin why Ireland allowed O’Donnell to enter, Trump remarked, “Do you know who she is? You’re better off not knowing.”

Reflecting on the decades-long animosity, O’Donnell recently admitted, “He’s been doing it for two decades and I’m still not used to it every time he does.”