Summary
United States President Donald Trump suggested revoking Rosie O’Donnell’s citizenship after she criticized his administration’s handling of weather agencies following Texas floods. The conflict arises from a long-standing feud between the two. However, under the law, a president cannot revoke the citizenship of someone born in the U.S., such as O’Donnell.
Key Facts
- President Trump suggested removing Rosie O’Donnell’s U.S. citizenship after she criticized his handling of weather agencies.
- Trump and O’Donnell have had a long-running feud, often expressed on social media.
- O’Donnell was born in New York, which legally protects her citizenship from being revoked by a president.
- O’Donnell criticized Trump's cuts to environmental and science agencies related to forecasting.
- The Texas floods resulted in at least 120 deaths.
- President Trump defended his administration's response to the floods during a visit to Texas.
- Trump’s ability to revoke citizenship is limited by U.S. law.
