Rosie O’Donnell made her Jimmy Kimmel Live! guest hosting debut on Monday night and immediately made it clear she’s not here to play nice. In a monologue packed with pointed jabs, she managed to taunt Donald Trump repeatedly without ever directly naming him. Her signature nickname for the president,“Mango Mussolini,”made an appearance, along with a teaser that he’s apparently crying in the White House right now because she hasn’t mentioned him yet. The whole bit was sharp, funny, and very on brand for Rosie.
Part of the comedy comes from her personal story. O’Donnell moved to Ireland in January 2025, citing the president and Project 2025 as her reasons for leaving the country. She even shared a story about her 11-year-old, who once told classmates that the president hates their mother. It’s a mix of personal anecdote and political commentary that only Rosie could pull off, and it’s got everyone talking this morning.
Jimmy Kimmel personally selected O’Donnell to guest host while he takes his summer break, which feels like a deliberate choice given the current political climate. If Monday night is any indication, this week of shows is going to be one for the history books. Are you tuning in to see what Rosie does next? Let us know in the comments.
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