Rosie O’donnell Weighs U.S. Return After Democratic Wins

WHO:

Fox News - Rosie O’Donnell is considering moving back to New York to be near her family.

The Washington Post - O’Donnell has repeatedly said she would not return from her self-described exile in Ireland while President Donald Trump remained in control.

NY Post - O’Donnell said, “The Trump regime is over, thank you America.”

WHAT:

Fox News - O’Donnell celebrated Democratic midterm-election wins, described as a “blue wave,” while in Dublin.

The Washington Post - O’Donnell said she cried after seeing the election results.

NY Post - O’Donnell described the morning as “a beautiful morning in the world.”

WHERE:

Fox News - O’Donnell was in Dublin and is considering returning to New York.

The Washington Post - O’Donnell was in Dublin during the elections and spoke with the reporter by Zoom.

WHEN:

The Washington Post - The reporter spoke with O’Donnell by Zoom the day after the midterms.

The Washington Post - O’Donnell went to bed before the election results were called Tuesday night and woke at around 3 a.m. to phone notifications.

WHY:

Fox News - O’Donnell is considering returning to New York to be near her family.

The Washington Post - O’Donnell had previously linked her decision not to return to the United States to President Trump remaining in control.

HOW:

The Washington Post - O’Donnell learned of the results when her phone notifications woke her; she checked them and began to cry.

(UPDATED November 6, 2026 09:00 UTC)

Rosie O’Donnell celebrated Democratic midterm wins from Dublin, saying, “The Trump regime is over, thank you America.” She woke to phone notifications about the results, checked them, and began to cry. O’Donnell is considering moving back to New York to be near her family.