Rosie O'Donnell Critiques Ellen DeGeneres' Political Shift

Rosie O’Donnell and Ellen DeGeneres both decided to leave the United States following President Trump’s return to office, with O’Donnell relocating to Ireland and DeGeneres moving to the English countryside with her wife Portia de Rossi. O’Donnell expressed surprise at DeGeneres’s decision, noting she had not known Ellen to be political, whereas O’Donnell has always been open about her own political motivations for leaving. Despite a past friendship that became strained and unresolved over the years, O’Donnell emphasized there is no malice between them and conveyed well-wishes for DeGeneres. Both comedians highlighted the importance of unity among gay entertainers, particularly in the face of increasing threats to LGBTQIA+ rights. O’Donnell further underscored the need for solidarity within the community, especially to protect its most vulnerable members. Though no longer in contact, O’Donnell reiterated her hope that DeGeneres finds peace and happiness in her new life abroad.