Trump’s Threat to Revoke Rosie O’Donnell‘s Citizenship: A Legal and Historical Perspective

President Donald Trump has reportedly considered revoking the U.S. citizenship of comedian and⁤ actress Rosie O’Donnell, a move that legal experts and constitutional scholars deem impossible for a native-born⁢ American citizen.⁢ This latest public spat between the two, which has spanned years of mutual criticism, highlights a pattern of strong ⁣rhetoric from the President regarding individuals with whom he disagrees.

A Long-Standing public Feud

The animosity between Donald Trump and ⁤Rosie O’Donnell ⁤is well-documented, predating Trump’s entry into politics.O’Donnell has been a vocal critic of Trump and his administration,notably in recent times,taking to social media to denounce his policies,including the recent tax cuts and spending⁢ bill.This ⁣instance follows⁣ a trend of Trump threatening to ⁢strip citizenship from those he opposes. Notably, he previously made similar remarks about his ⁢former advisor and one-time ally, Elon Musk, who was born in South Africa.

The Crucial Difference: Birthright Citizenship

However, O’Donnell’s situation is fundamentally different⁣ from musk’s. Rosie O’Donnell ‍was born in the United states, granting her an inherent constitutional right to U.S. citizenship.

The U.S. ⁢Department of State clarifies on its website that while U.S. citizens by⁣ birth or naturalization can relinquish their nationality, this requires voluntary action with the explicit intention of renouncing U.S.citizenship.

Constitutional Barriers to Revoking Citizenship

Amanda Frost,‍ a law professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, emphasized the legal precedent that prevents such an action. She cited a landmark 1967 Supreme Court case that affirmed the 14th Amendment of the Constitution prohibits the government from stripping citizenship from native-born ⁢Americans.

“The president has no authority to take away the citizenship of a native-born US citizen,” Frost stated. “In short, we are a ‍nation founded⁣ on the principle that the people choose the government; the government cannot choose the people.”

O’Donnell’s Move to Ireland and Irish Citizenship Pursuit

Following President Trump’s victory in⁣ his second term,O’Donnell⁢ relocated to Ireland. ‍She has indicated that she is in the process of⁢ obtaining Irish citizenship, citing her family lineage as the basis for her application.

In ⁢response to Trump’s reported consideration, O’Donnell took to social media, acknowledging that she had indeed ‍upset the President. She⁣ added herself to “the list of people who oppose⁣ him at every turn,” underscoring her continued defiance.