Rosie O’Donnell Responds to Trump’s AI Video: ‘He’s Obsessed With Me’
A Celebrity Feud Takes Digital Form
Rosie O Donnell reacts to Trump – On Friday, Rosie O’Donnell offered her perspective on an artificial intelligence-generated video that former President Donald Trump shared, which depicted him in a medical capacity addressing various public figures. The comedian and television personality characterized the content as evidence confirming her belief that the current president remains fixated on her personally.
The digital creation, which appeared on Trump’s Truth Social platform earlier in the month, presents the former commander-in-chief wearing a white laboratory coat while holding a stethoscope. In the clip, he discusses what he calls a comprehensive treatment strategy for individuals experiencing what he terms “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” a condition he portrays as affecting his critics.
Within the video, several well-known personalities appear to provide testimonials about their experiences with “Dr. Trump.” Among those featured are O’Donnell herself, alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro, and Julia Roberts. Each celebrity offers commentary on how the AI version of the president allegedly helped alleviate their supposed symptoms of this fictional ailment.
O’Donnell’s Reaction on CNN
During a recent appearance on CNN’s program “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” O’Donnell addressed the video with characteristic humor. She noted that she found herself among distinguished company within the AI-generated cast of characters.
“I seem to be, you know, the obsession he can’t get rid of,” she remarked during the interview.
The former co-host of “The View” has maintained a public rivalry with Trump spanning more than twenty years. This ongoing dispute predates his initial presidential campaign and has continued through multiple chapters of both their careers.
Her status as one of Trump’s most vocal adversaries intensified considerably during his first administration. In response to her criticisms, the president has repeatedly used diminutive labels, referring to her as both a “pig” and a “loser” on various occasions.
Recent Developments and Personal Changes
The president has previously suggested that O’Donnell herself harbors an unusual fixation on him. Last month, he circulated another AI-created image depicting his face appearing in thought bubbles positioned above her head, reinforcing his narrative of mutual preoccupation.
On Friday, O’Donnell expanded her criticism beyond the video itself. She characterized Trump as “a mediocre man with such horrible, horrible reputation” and described his electoral victory as “the worst thing that ever happened to the United States.”
Significant personal changes have accompanied this political period for the comedian. Just days before Trump’s second inauguration in January 2025, O’Donnell relocated to Ireland with her thirteen-year-old child. She described the American political environment at that moment as “heartbreaking” and mentioned that she was actively working toward securing Irish citizenship.
She told CNN host Jake Tapper on Friday that she left the U.S. out of “mental health concerns” for herself and her family and does not regret the decision.
Return to New York Stage
The Emmy and Tony award-winning entertainer has recently returned to the United States for a professional engagement. She is currently performing in a limited theatrical run of her one-woman production titled “Common Knowledge” at New York City’s Daryl Roth Theatre.
The show explores her personal experiences following her relocation to Dublin, offering audiences insight into her journey of adaptation and self-discovery in a new country. The performance allows her to share her story directly with theatergoers while maintaining her connection to her American audience.
As O’Donnell balances her international residence with her domestic career, her public commentary on Trump continues to evolve. The AI video exchange represents just one chapter in what remains a decades-long relationship between two prominent figures in American entertainment and politics.
