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White House Slams Rosie O’Donnell as 'Nasty Woman' After Late-Night Hosting Gig

Rosie O’Donnell’s guest-hosting run on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' reignited her long-running feud with Donald Trump, drawing a blistering White House statement.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

The decades-long feud between Rosie O’Donnell and Donald Trump has officially erupted into a fresh battleground. Following O’Donnell’s high-profile guest-hosting stint on *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*, where she delivered a series of relentless punchlines aimed directly at Donald Trump, the White House released an unusually harsh statement firing back at the veteran comedian. During her time behind the late-night desk, O’Donnell didn’t hold back. She used her monologue to poke fun at Trump’s political maneuvers, personal style, and public antics, delighting the studio crowd and sparking instant online buzz across social media. However, her sharp television comeback quickly drew a scorching response from official communications officers. ## Why are Rosie O'Donnell and Donald Trump fighting? In an official statement issued to media outlets following the broadcast run, a White House spokesperson hurled heavy personal insults at the former *The View* co-host. The administration branded O'Donnell a "nasty woman" and a "total slob," going so far as to claim her cognitive state was compromised. The aggressive retaliation demonstrated that time has done nothing to cool off one of the longest-running rivalries in modern pop culture history. The public clash between O’Donnell and Trump dates back nearly two decades. What originally began as on-air television commentary during her stint on *The View* quickly devolved into a bitter personal rivalry that played out across magazine covers, morning talk shows, and digital platforms for years. O'Donnell's fill-in gig on Kimmel's late-night show proved that she has no intention of staying quiet when given a national stage. ## What did the White House say about Rosie O'Donnell? Late-night guest spots frequently feature celebrity banter and political satire, but O’Donnell’s temporary takeover of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* carried unique emotional weight given their extensive personal history. While guest hosts on broadcast networks regularly poke fun at major public figures, few media clashes carry the decades of direct personal animosity shared by these two famous icons. Neither O'Donnell nor the show's producers immediately issued a formal surrender following the administration's blunt statement. For Hollywood observers who have followed their back-and-forth since the mid-2000s, this latest exchange serves as proof that their televised rivalry remains as fierce and deeply personal as ever.

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Why did the White House criticize Rosie O’Donnell?
The White House released a statement targeting Rosie O’Donnell after she repeatedly mocked Donald Trump during a guest-hosting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
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