Rosie O’Donnell ‘thanks’ Trump while guest hosting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
Rosie O’Donnell guest-hosted 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and used her monologue to mock Donald Trump, crediting him for her return to the spotlight. She also discussed her decision to move to Ireland, citing concerns over the potential political climate in the U.S.
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The segment reflects the ongoing intersection of late-night comedy and polarized American political discourse.
Rosie O’Donnell began her second night of guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday by thanking U.S. President Donald Trump for making her famous again.
During her opening monologue , O’Donnell credited the president for helping her return to network television.
“I’m so grateful to be filling in for Jimmy and to be hosting a talk show on network tv once again. This has been kind of a strange experience for me because all of a sudden I’m re-famous. I’m back in the spotlight, all thanks to President Oompa J. Loompa, who is watching us this evening from inside a catering cart,” the former The View host said.
“You know I couldn’t have done it without you, sweetie. You brought me back, just like you did with fascism and the measles,” she added.
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