“I HAD TO LEAVE AMERICA BECAUSE OF HIM!” — Rosie O’Donnell UNLEASHES on Donald Trump in Explosive Interview: “The Sickest Man to Ever Hold Office” — What She Said About the U.S. Left the Room in Shock…

Dublin, Ireland — In a searing interview that aired this morning on RTÉ One, Rosie O’Donnell — comedian, actress, and longtime critic of Donald Trump — broke her silence after months away from the public spotlight. Appearing visibly emotional but fiercely composed, O’Donnell shocked both the studio audience and viewers at home when she declared that she had officially moved out of the United States… because of Trump.

“I had to leave,” she said. “I had to leave America because of that man. I know in my heart that Trump is a sick, sick human being. The things he’s done — to democracy, to women, to truth itself — it’s beyond politics. It’s spiritual rot.”

The room fell silent.

Rosie, now residing in Dublin, described how she reached her breaking point after the former president’s continued influence in American politics and his near-certain 2024 nomination.

“I used to think America was resilient enough to bounce back. But when I saw how many people were still following him, still cheering for him — even after everything — I realized: I don’t feel safe in my own country anymore,” she explained.

“The Worst Man to Ever Hold Office”

Rosie didn’t mince words when addressing Trump’s presidency.

“This is the worst man to ever hold public office. Ever. No bar. Not Nixon, not anyone. We’re talking about someone who manipulated fear, empowered hatred, and bulldozed every moral compass in Washington,” she said.

When the interviewer asked if she believed Trump posed a danger to democracy, Rosie’s answer was immediate: “Absolutely. He doesn’t believe in democracy. He believes in himself. Period.”

She went on to suggest that the former president’s lingering presence on the American stage is more dangerous than ever. “The GOP is no longer the Republican Party I grew up watching. It’s the Trump Show, and it’s a horror show at that.”

Tears and Truth: “America Deserves Better”

At one point during the interview, Rosie held back tears while speaking directly to the American people.

“You deserve better. So much better. And if enough people stand up — and stay standing — maybe we can get there. But we have to demand it. We have to fight harder.”

When asked whether she planned to return to the U.S., she said, “Not until we bury this ideology. Not until Trumpism is over — and I don’t just mean Donald. I mean the sickness that let him in the door in the first place.”

A Long History of Feud

O’Donnell and Trump have a feud dating back nearly two decades. In 2006, Rosie mocked Trump on The View, leading to a vicious back-and-forth that has played out publicly ever since. Trump has called her everything from “a real loser” to “a pig,” while O’Donnell has accused him of being “unhinged,” “mentally unstable,” and “dangerously narcissistic.”

“It was never just about me,” she clarified today. “I became a symbol of every woman he couldn’t control. And he hated that.”

Public Reaction: Shock, Praise, and Criticism

The interview has gone viral within hours, with hashtags like #RosieVsTrump, #ExileForTruth, and #IrelandIsFreedom trending worldwide.

Some viewers applauded her courage. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote:

“Rosie O’Donnell just gave one of the most brutally honest interviews I’ve ever seen. She didn’t run away. She made a statement with her feet.”

Others accused her of “abandoning” the country and labeled her a “drama queen.” Pro-Trump voices on Truth Social immediately pounced, calling for boycotts of any platform that gave O’Donnell airtime.

Even Fox News aired a segment titled: “Rosie Flees America — Or Just Her Relevance?”

Final Words

The interview ended with a haunting quote.

“America raised me. I love it with all my soul. But love also means saying, ‘This is not okay.’ And if leaving makes a louder noise than staying, then I’ll shout all the way from Ireland.”