Rosie O’Donnell took the helm of Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday night as a guest host, seizing the opportunity to launch into pointed criticism of Donald Trump during her opening monologue. The comedian, who has maintained a well-documented rivalry with the president for years, joked about his likely reaction to her hosting duties while revealing that she has relocated to Ireland over the past two years due to concerns about his administration. She humorously referenced her child’s explanation to classmates about the international move, describing how the youngster blamed the president’s alleged animosity toward their mother.
O’Donnell continued her comedic assault by making direct eye contact with cameras and addressing Trump, suggesting he was watching the broadcast. She concluded her monologue by quipping that the president was upset about not being mentioned by name, though she had clearly dominated her commentary with references to him and his policies. The back-and-forth reflects a feud that has spanned decades, beginning when O’Donnell mocked Trump’s business failures during her time on The View in 2006.
Beyond her political commentary, O’Donnell paid tribute to actress Hayden Panettiere, who recently passed away. Reflecting on multiple appearances Panettiere made on her previous talk show, O’Donnell praised the actress’s courage in discussing mental health publicly and extended condolences to her loved ones.
Originally reported by Rollingstone →
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