Rosie O’Donnell Takes Aim at Trump in Fiery ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Farewell
Rosie O’Donnell ended her four-night guest-hosting run on Jimmy Kimmel Live with a musical performance aimed at Donald Trump. The comedian used the moment to joke about their long public history and share her views about the president.
Her final appearance mixed comedy, political comments, and references to some of the insults that have been part of their long-running feud.
Rosie O’Donnell Brings Back Trump’s “Nasty” Comment
O’Donnell opened the show by calling herself “nasty Rosie O’Donnell.” The line referred to Trump using the word against her in the past.
She has been a public critic of Trump for many years. Their disagreements have often played out in public, going back to O’Donnell’s time on The View.
During her final night as guest host, she made it clear that Trump would once again be part of her comedy.
She Jokes About Trump Watching the Show
O’Donnell also joked about Trump following her temporary role on Jimmy Kimmel Live. She made a joke about the amount of time she believed he had spent watching her on television.
She then referred to Trump as “orange Voldemort” while talking about free speech in the United States. The comment was part of her broader criticism of the president.
Her monologue kept the same comedic style she used throughout her guest-hosting run.
Her Final Show Included a Song for Trump
For her final segment, O’Donnell performed a song aimed at Trump. She used the tune of the traditional Irish song “Danny Boy” and changed the words to fit her political jokes.
The song included several comments about Trump. O’Donnell joked about his public image, his hair, his poll numbers, and his handling of political issues.
The audience laughed as she moved through the different jokes and references.
O’Donnell Takes Aim at Trump’s Polls
One part of the performance focused on Trump’s poll numbers. O’Donnell suggested that his support was falling and used the subject as another chance to make fun of him.
She also joked about his appearance and the White House, keeping the performance focused on political comedy rather than a serious speech.
The song was clearly meant as satire, with O’Donnell using humor to make her criticism.
Trump was not the only political figure mentioned during the song. O’Donnell also took a shot at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Her lyrics referred to measles and inflation before turning the attention back to Trump. These references allowed her to comment on several political topics in one short performance.
The jokes followed the style of late-night television, where current political events are often turned into comedy.
O’Donnell Calls for Trump to Resign
The strongest part of the performance came near the end. O’Donnell told Trump that he should leave office.
She also played with the “Make America Great Again” slogan associated with Trump and his political movement. Her version suggested that Trump could help the country by stepping down.
She also compared Trump with former President Barack Obama, saying that Trump would never be Obama. The line was another direct criticism of the president.
O’Donnell and Trump Have a Long History
O’Donnell and Trump have been arguing publicly for many years. Their feud goes back to the 2000s, including O’Donnell’s time as a moderator on The View.
Their public disagreements continued during Trump’s first campaign for president in 2016. Trump also spoke about O’Donnell during that period.
Because of that history, her comments about him on Jimmy Kimmel Live were not new. They continued a disagreement that has lasted for years.
Could Rosie O’Donnell Return to Full-Time TV?
O’Donnell’s guest-hosting appearance has also led to talk about her future on television. She moved to Ireland after Trump began his second term in office, and there has been speculation about a possible TV comeback.
O’Donnell has denied that she is secretly trying to take over Jimmy Kimmel Live. However, she recently said that her team is looking at possible options for another full-time television project.
She has also talked about wanting a show that feels similar to her older program. O’Donnell said she believes audiences may be interested in nostalgia and suggested that celebrity culture has changed in America.
Her four-night run gave viewers a chance to see her back in the late-night format. She ended that run with a performance that returned to one of her most familiar subjects, her long-running public clash with Trump.
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