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Rosie O'Donnell Fires Back at Trump After White House Calls Her a Slob

Rosie O'Donnell posted a sarcastic Instagram reply to a White House statement that labeled her a "slob" after she mocked President Trump’s relationship with aide Natale Harp.

Rosie O'Donnell used her guest-host role on Jimmy Kimmel Live to lampoon President Donald Trump’s bond with his blonde aide Natale Harp, noting the aide’s $150,000 salary and alleged love notes. The White House reacted with an aggressive statement branding O'Donnell a "nasty woman" and a "total slob" suffering from "Trump Derangement Syndrome." In retaliation, O'Donnell posted an Instagram meme that mirrored the insult, pairing it with a viral image of Trump at his Florida golf resort.

The spat revives a rivalry that dates back to O'Donnell’s tenure on The View in 2006, where she first began targeting Trump with nicknames. Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff recently criticized Trump for prioritizing travel with Harp over presidential responsibilities, intensifying the debate. O'Donnell capped her appearance with a parody song urging Trump to step down, while noting a previously planned parody was blocked by one outlet for copyright concerns.

Why it matters

The exchange highlights ongoing cultural clashes between a prominent TV personality and the president, reflecting broader political polarization.

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Rosie O'DonnellDonald TrumpNatale HarpWhite House statementJimmy Kimmel Liveparody songTrump Derangement SyndromeJon Ossoff
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