Rosie O'Donnell Criticizes Trump Administration During Jimmy Kimmel Live Farewell
Comedian Rosie O'Donnell used her guest-hosting slot on Jimmy Kimmel Live to criticize President Donald Trump and members of his administration, responding to recent White House remarks about her jokes.
Rosie O'Donnell opened her guest-hosting appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live by referencing a recent White House comment that described her as "nasty" for jokes she made on the program. She addressed the audience, saying she was "your guest host, 'Nasty' Rosie O'Donnell," and noted that the White House had followed her show closely.
O'Donnell thanked the show's host, Jimmy Kimmel, for inviting her and highlighted the importance of free speech, adding that it applies regardless of the president's preferences. She then turned her remarks toward members of the Trump administration, mentioning Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and citing reports of rising COVID-19 cases across the United States.
The comedian also performed a parody of the song "Danny Boy," altering the lyrics to reference the president and his policies. A White House spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment.