Rosie O’Donnell unleashes stinging new nickname for Trump. But also gives prez credit

Rose O’Donnell has officially unveiled a sharp, stinging new nickname for her long-time rival, President Donald Trump. While the comedian continues to trade barbs with the commander-in-chief, she recently offered a surprising admission regarding the impact of their high-profile feud on her own professional trajectory.

A Surprising Boost

During a candid appearance on Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast, O’Donnell reflected on her current status in the public eye. As The Hill reports, the former The View host feels like she is experiencing a career resurgence, crediting the president for the renewed attention. She noted that she told her children she was officially "re-famous."

The New Nickname

During the conversation, O’Donnell pulled no punches, labeling the president as "Mango Mussolini." Attributing her recent professional surge directly to the friction between the two New Yorkers, she quipped, "I think it’s him who did it."

O’Donnell went on to speculate that if Trump realized he was inadvertently boosting her career, he would likely change his tune. She added, "If he knew how much he was helping my career and my life, he would shut up about me because he’s a horrible creature."

A Long-Running Feud

The animosity between O’Donnell and Trump is well-documented, stretching back years. The conflict reached a new peak after Trump secured a second term in 2024, prompting the A League of Their Own star to relocate to Ireland. Trump has previously taken to social media to muse about the possibility of revoking her U.S. citizenship.

Concerns over Presidential Stamina

Beyond the personal insults, O’Donnell shared her disbelief with Poehler regarding clips of the president appearing to doze off during official events. "I’m stunned by it," O’Donnell admitted. "Like I go, is everyone looking at the same speech he just gave? Did we hear what he just said? He is asleep again, ladies and gentlemen! Like what is it going to take?"

Poehler echoed those sentiments, telling O’Donnell, "The looking around and the almost, the gaslighting that’s afterwards is so stressful."