- The Washington Times - Friday, November 6, 2026

Following President Trump’s win in 2024, actress Rosie O’Donnell moved to Ireland in protest.

Now, in the wake of Democrats’ massive wins in the midterm elections, Ms. O’Donnell is considering a return to her home country.

While she called Dublin “beautiful,” she added, “My family’s not here.

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“And I miss my grown kids,” Ms. O’Donnell told The Washington Post. “I miss my grandson that was born six months ago. And I feel like I’ve missed half his life already and don’t want to miss any more.”

Ms. O’Donnell, who has had a longtime feud with Mr. Trump, moved to Ireland in January 2025. She was able to apply for Irish citizenship because of her grandparents’ Irish ancestry.

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