Trump vs. Rosie O'Donnell: The Ongoing Feud

Donald John Trump, born June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, is an American businessman, media personality, and politician. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School in 1968 with a degree in economics. In 1971, he took over his family’s real estate business, renaming it the Trump Organization, through which he expanded into building and managing skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses. Trump gained widespread fame as the host of the reality TV show *The Apprentice* from 2004 to 2015, which helped establish his public persona as a successful entrepreneur. Trump entered politics as a Republican and was elected the 45th president of the United States, serving from 2017 to 2021. His presidency was marked by significant policy actions including tax cuts, deregulation, the appointment of three Supreme Court justices, renegotiation of trade agreements (notably replacing NAFTA with the USMCA), and a focus on immigration control including border wall expansion. He withdrew the U.S. from international agreements such as the Paris Climate Accord and the Iran nuclear deal, and engaged in a trade war with China. His administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was criticized for downplaying the virus’s severity. Trump was impeached twice by the House of Representatives—first in 2019 for abuse of power and obstruction, and again in 2021 for incitement of insurrection—but was acquitted by the Senate both times. After losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden, Trump challenged the results, culminating in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. He remains a central figure in American politics, having won the 2024 presidential election and returned as the 47th president in 2025, continuing to promote policies aimed at economic growth, border security, and military strength[1][2][3][4].

Rosie O'Donnell, born March 21, 1962, in Commack, New York, is an American actress, comedian, television host, and LGBTQ activist. She rose to prominence with her Emmy Award-winning daytime talk show, *The Rosie O'Donnell Show* (1996–2002), which earned her two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Talk Show and Outstanding Talk Show Host. The show was noted for its warm, approachable style and support of Broadway, helping boost theater interest and ratings for the Tony Awards during her tenure as host[1][2][5]. O'Donnell began her career in comedy and acting as a teenager, eventually leaving college to pursue stand-up comedy. She appeared in television shows such as *Gimme a Break!* and won the comedy competition *Star Search* multiple times. Her film roles include parts in *Sleepless in Seattle*, *Another Stakeout*, the voice of Terk in Disney’s *Tarzan* (1999), and children’s films like *Harriet the Spy* and *Wide Awake*[1][2][3][6]. In addition to her talk show success, O'Donnell co-hosted the daytime talk show *The View* during two separate periods (2006–07 and 2014–15), where she was known for her outspoken political views, notably on the Iraq War and criticism of Donald Trump. Her tenure on *The View* was marked by both increased ratings and on-air conflicts, leading to her departures[4]. More recently, O'Donnell has focused on acting roles in television series including *SMILF* (2017–2019), *I Know This Much Is True* (2020), and appearances in *Russian Doll* and *A League of Their Own* (2022). She has also been active as a Broadway performer and producer, with credits including starring roles in *Grease*, *Seussical*, and *Fiddler on the Roof*, as well as producing the musical *Taboo*[5][4]. Overall, Rosie O'Donnell remains a significant figure in American entertainment, known for her versatile career spanning comedy, acting, hosting, and activism[1][2][4][5].