Why Rosie O’Donnell Wanted To Bring Epstein Survivors On Air

If things had gone as Rosie ‘O’Donnell planned, she would have used her last night as guest host on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to deliver a powerful message.

When O’Donnell temporarily took the reins of the daytime show, she did not hide her known displeasure with Donald Trump and blasted him at every opportunity. 

As part of her advocacy efforts, the former “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” star also hoped to use the platform to feature alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein. However, that idea never materialized.

Rosie O’Donnell Says Her ‘Epstein Survivors’ Segment Was Scrapped From ABC Show

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O’Donnell recently opened up about why she wanted to include the abuse victims, and explained why the topic mattered to her. 

“My idea for the last night was to do the Epstein reveal, and they said that they were certain that could not happen,” O’Donnell shared in the latest episode of “The Jann Arden’s Podcast.”

After being told the segment would not move forward, the actress took a different route and shared the project on social media instead. According to the broadcaster, eight alleged survivors participated, joining forces after she shared with them why speaking out is necessary.

“We met, and I told them about my history and why it means so much to me and the human race and why this is of vital importance,” O’Donnell added. 

In the video O’Donnell posted, all the women gathered to sing Helen Reddy’s “I Am Woman.” In the caption, O’Donnell explained that the post was made “after the corrupt AG (Trump’s former personal lawyer) implied that he did not believe men accused of sex abuse would be charged as a result of the Epstein files – despite mountains of evidence.”

Rosie O’Donnell Slams Donald Trump On Her Exit Episode 

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Although O’Donnell did not bow out the way she initially planned, she still used her last appearance to send a message tp the president.

As The Blast reported, the comedian opened her remarks by revisiting the nickname Trump once gave her, “Nasty Rosie O’Donnell.” She then launched into a musical critique, using the Irish classic “Danny Boy” to highlight a range of issues she associates with Trump.

Her lyrics referenced his polling numbers, comments about inflation, handling of tensions involving Iran, and the return of measles outbreaks.

For her final comeback, she used Trump’s own campaign slogan back at him. Singing directly to him, she quipped, “Since we all know you’ll never be Obama, why not resign and make this country great again?”

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O’Donnell’s final appearance was not the first time she targeted Trump during her brief run on the program.

According to The Blast, the 64-year-old kicked off her guest-hosting duties with criticisms aimed at Trump, warning viewers that her appearances would feature jokes tied to their decades-long feud.

The host went down memory lane, recalling that she left the States primarily because of the political climate, after reading Project 2025. She continued, saying that even though she initially asked her son not to share the news, he went ahead and did it. 

The TV personality recalled her boy telling a classmate they were moving because “the President of the United States hates my mother.” O’Donnell laughed it off, adding that she probably dislikes him even more.

O’Donnell Has A History Of Taking Down The World Leader On Air

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O’Donnell’s latest remarks are only the newest chapter in a feud that has unfolded publicly for decades. A video from 2006 has resurfaced showing O’Donnell blasting Trump during an appearance on “The View.”

At that time, Trump was famously known for championing NBC’s “The Apprentice.” Per The Blast, O’Donnell questioned his moral standing, referencing his history of infidelity while weighing in on his reluctance to give Miss USA Tara Conner a second chance after her own public scandal.

She pointed out his marriages and alleged affairs, noting that he even had children during those relationships. 

Tucker Carlson Claims Trump Wanted Epstein Files Kept Hidden

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As O’Donnell continues her beef with the 80-year-old and spotlights the alleged survivors of Epstein, renewed attention has fallen on Trump’s connection to Epstein files. 

Tucker Carlson recently claimed that Trump supported keeping the records from becoming public. Carlson revealed that he warned Donald Trump that keeping Epstein‑related files hidden could backfire politically. However, Trump gave a “bunch of answers” as to why it should remain out of public view.

“The order to keep it under wraps came from Trump,” Carlson claimed, according to The Blast. “When I asked him why, he gave me this long, emotional explanation, saying it was all part of a plot against him, like Russiagate.”