President Donald Trump has ignited controversy by threatening to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship, labeling her a "Threat to Humanity" and suggesting she should remain in Ireland, where she currently resides. This threat appears to be a reaction to O'Donnell's recent criticism of Trump's handling of the catastrophic Texas floods, which have claimed over 70 lives. O'Donnell attributed the disaster to the administration's budget cuts to the National Weather Service, which she claims hindered early warning systems .
Trump's remarks, shared on his social media platform, have been widely condemned as an abuse of presidential power and a direct attack on free speech. Legal experts emphasize that the president lacks the authority to unilaterally revoke the citizenship of a natural-born U.S. citizen like O'Donnell, who was born in New York in 1962 .
This incident is part of a broader pattern in Trump's second term, characterized by aggressive immigration policies. Notably, Executive Order 14160 aimed to restrict birthright citizenship, a move that was recently blocked by a federal judge citing constitutional concerns . Additionally, the administration has prioritized revoking the citizenship of naturalized citizens found guilty of certain crimes, raising alarms about the potential erosion of civil liberties .
O'Donnell, a longstanding critic of Trump, relocated to Ireland earlier this year following his re-election. She is currently in the process of securing Irish citizenship through descent . Her recent comments on the Texas floods have further strained relations with the president, culminating in this unprecedented threat.
The situation underscores escalating tensions between the Trump administration and its critics, with potential implications for civil discourse and constitutional rights in the United States.
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