Staff Reports
So, Rosie O’Donnell, the once-upon-a-time talk show titan, took a little jaunt across the Atlantic to Ireland, presumably seeking refuge from the so-called “danger” of America under Trump. However, it seems that wasn’t enough to keep her away from the land of the free and the home of the brave. Despite all the chest-thumping, Rosie decided she needed a trip back to the United States. And can one blame her? After all, this is the greatest country on Earth, and even self-imposed exile in the picturesque fields of Ireland couldn’t compete.
The mother of five felt the pressing need to ensure her children were safe and sound, especially as one of them has reportedly faced some struggles. Yet, it’s amusing how swiftly the narrative shifts when the allure of America draws her back. She talked at length about feeling unsafe, yet here she is, managing to flit in and out of the country, no problem. One would think that if the threat was as dire as she proclaimed, she’d steer clear altogether.
During her self-imposed exile, Rosie seemed to fancy herself a bit of an outsider, venting about how America was fraught with danger. Oddly, that didn’t stop her from hopping on every media platform she could find to air her grievances. Funny how the country she couldn’t bear to live in for more than a year suddenly became palatable enough to visit. It turns out the pull of home is perhaps more magnetic than any complaints or fears.
Interestingly, Rosie claims she found solace in Ireland, which apparently doesn’t indulge in the “celebrity worship” she so lamented in America. Yet, she never missed an opportunity to remind anyone willing to listen that she still carries some celebrity cachet. Maybe she needed a breather from the American limelight to savor the quieter streets of Ireland—or at least make it sound like that was the plan.
Rosie’s return has her slipping back into familiar territory, bringing along her criticisms and lamentations about American life. Despite her dramatic departure, it turns out the draw of America’s booming, lively spirit was too strong, even for her. So, while she no doubt enjoyed the fresh Irish air, it seems America, with all its apparent flaws, wasn’t something Rosie could sever ties with quite yet. It seems the old adage holds true: they always come back. America is, after all, the land of the comeback kid—even if that kid is Rosie O’Donnell.
