Rosie O'Donnell, a long-standing critic of former President Donald Trump, seems unable to shake off her preoccupation with him, even after relocating overseas. As reported by The Washington Post, O'Donnell's therapist, Jeanne Kopetic, has recommended that she cut back on her social media engagement to help manage what appears to be an escalating obsession.
The issue came to a head on the eve of Thanksgiving when O'Donnell promised to abstain from posting about Trump for at least two days. This commitment, however, faltered within mere hours, highlighting the depth of her fixation. Despite repeated professional advice to "detach" from thoughts of Trump, O'Donnell struggles to comply. Her attempts, including a public declaration to her 1.2 million followers to ignore Trump, often backfire and inadvertently reference him.
This pattern of behavior is causing concern among O'Donnell's friends and family, who have observed the emotional toll of her fixation over the years. Her brother Eddie believes that her move to Ireland, following Trump's second-term win, was a wise decision for her mental health. O'Donnell has been vocal about her reasons for leaving, stating she would only return to the United States when it is "safe for all citizens to have equal rights." She now resides in Ireland with her youngest child, who identifies as nonbinary.
The feud between O'Donnell and Trump dates back to 2006 and has included numerous public spats. One recent incident that particularly incensed O'Donnell was Trump's disrespectful comment directed at Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey, which O'Donnell interpreted as a verbal assault. Trump's continuous public criticism and threats to revoke O'Donnell's citizenship have only fueled the fire.
Despite her self-imposed exile, O'Donnell continues to post vehemently anti-Trump content online, accusing him of criminality and abuse. Her intense emotions have even affected her family, with her 12-year-old child expressing strong sentiments against Trump. O'Donnell insists that her move to Ireland was a necessary step for their safety.
While O'Donnell praises Ireland for its kindness and peace, she remains haunted by Trump's presence in her life. Even in Ireland, Trump's jokes about her to the country's leader have left her feeling targeted. O'Donnell's two-decade-long entanglement with Trump seems to persist, despite geographical and psychological attempts to sever ties.
