Trump Threatens to Strip Rosie O'Donnell’s Citizenship – Sparks Legal Outrage

Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s U.S. citizenship after she criticized him for flood mismanagement in Texas.

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In a Truth Social post, Trump called Rosie a “threat to humanity” and suggested she should stay in Ireland, where she moved in 2024.

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“She is not in the best interest of our Great Country,” Trump wrote, sparking backlash across legal and political circles.

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Rosie O’Donnell, born in New York, is a natural-born citizen. Legally, Trump cannot strip her citizenship based on criticism.

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The 14th Amendment protects all U.S.-born citizens. Only a judge can revoke naturalized status under strict conditions.

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Trump’s post came days after Rosie blamed him for Texas flood deaths, calling his policies “horrible” and dangerous.

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Legal experts warn this threat undermines free speech and sets a troubling precedent for punishing political dissent.

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Critics say if a president can threaten critics' citizenship, democracy and constitutional protections are truly at risk.

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