Trump Takes a Victory Lap with a Jab at Rosie’s Irish Exit

Chip Somodevilla
Chip Somodevilla

President Donald Trump was in high spirits this week. Fresh off Rosie O’Donnell’s announcement that she’d fled to Ireland, he seized the moment during a White House visit from Irish leader Micheál Martin. A reporter tossed him a softball, and Trump swung—hard. Conservatives love it when he lands these punches.

The exchange kicked off with a grin. “Ireland is known for very happy, fun-loving people,” the reporter began. “Why in the world would you let Rosie O’Donnell move to Ireland!?” Trump lit up. “I like that question,” he said, laughing before turning to Martin with a playful nudge.

He didn’t stop there. “Did you know you have Rosie O’Donnell? Do you know who she is?” Trump asked Martin, who joined the room in a chuckle. Then came the kicker. “You’re better off not knowing,” he quipped to more laughter. Republicans say it’s Trump at his best—sharp and unfiltered.

Rosie’s exit made waves Tuesday. In a TikTok video, she revealed she’d moved to Ireland in January, right before Trump’s inauguration. “It’s been heartbreaking to see what’s happening politically and hard for me personally as well,” she said, voice heavy. Conservatives roll their eyes—good riddance.

She kept the drama flowing. “Protect your sanity is all I can say,” O’Donnell urged her followers. “Try not to swim in the chaos if possible, but I know it’s nearly impossible when you’re there in the middle of it.” Republicans smirk. She’s running, not fighting—typical lefty move.

Trump’s jab wasn’t random. He and Rosie have sparred since 2006—her “View” rants met his debate zingers like “Only Rosie O’Donnell.” Her Ireland bolt, post-Trump’s 2024 win—89 orders in 50 days—gave him fresh ammo. Conservatives bet she couldn’t handle the heat.

Martin played along Wednesday. Greeting Trump in the Oval Office, he laughed at the Rosie riff—VP JD Vance, who’d met him before, joined in. Posts on X lit up fast: “Trump’s still got it!” Republicans argue it’s a win—82 percent speech approval last week proves the base loves this.

Rosie’s plea fell flat. “I’m hoping we can turn things around,” she said on TikTok, “counting on you to do what’s right.” Conservatives ask, what’s right—fleeing? Trump’s slashing crossings to 300 daily from Biden’s 10,000—she’s the one out of step.

The timing’s rich. Ireland’s Taoiseach got a front-row seat to Trump’s wit, a day after Rosie’s sob story. “Deep down, we all know what’s right,” she claimed. Republicans counter, yeah—winning, not whining, and Trump’s doing it loud.

Her history fuels the fire. O’Donnell’s Trump hate’s old news—now she’s a runaway. Conservatives relish the irony—she’s out, he’s in, and the Oval Office laughter says it all. “She’s Ireland’s problem now!” a fan crowed online.

America’s watching a champ. Trump’s not just mocking Rosie—he’s owning the moment. Republicans stand tall with pride. She fled, he stayed, and conservatives bet this zinger’s just the start—Trump’s on top, and Rosie’s out of sight.