2 days Ago By Emma Mooney
ROSIE O’Donnell has blasted Donald Trump’s barrage of tariffs — warning the potential trade war will be “horrible for the world”.The Hollywood star, 63, left her US home and moved to Ireland in January with 12-year-old child Clay, saying it was the right decision for her family.Comedian Rosie O’Donnell, along with her 12 year old daughter Clay joined hundreds people attending the AsIAm Same Chance – Walk for Autism in DublinLeon Farrell/Photocall IrelandThe comedian revealed Trump’s move that horrified herGetty Images - GettyDonald Trump reignited his feud with Rosie during the Taoiseach’s visit to the White House last monthGetty Images - GettyAnd the comedian, whose child is autistic, insists she has no regrets being here — telling how she is “horrified” at foe Trump’s recent vow to disband the Department of Education.
The US President then went on to slap a 20 per cent tax on all EU imports as part of Wednesday’s ‘Liberation Day’.He also put a ten per cent levy on UK goods and 34 per cent on Chinese products, with almost every country targeted.And speaking to The Irish Sun on Sunday, Rosie said: “I think the impact is going to be horrible for the world.
I think his policies are absurd and his presidency is disastrous for democracy and for the world at large.“I’ve never had one moment where I’ve regretted coming here. I was aware of what he’s capable of and I was also aware of what their plans were by reading Project 2025, which was available to every American citizen interested.
“It detailed exactly what he was going to do — and it turned out to be exactly what he has done.“So I have not regretted, for one moment, leaving the country with my child, who is a special needs child.“And I was horrified at the fact that they have dissolved the Department of Education, which is going to affect children with autism and all kinds of needs in many horrible ways in the US.
”Rosie — who is working to obtain citizenship through her Irish grandparents — was at a walk hosted by autism charity AsIAm at Malahide Castle, Dublin, to celebrate World Autism Month.Helping the autistic community has been her focus for years. After moving here, she contacted AsIAm CEO Adam Harris, the brother of Tanaiste Simon Harris.
She said: “Adam will be able to address the need for more autism placements in schools in America and definitely in Ireland as well.“There are many families who slept out this week to bring attention to the need for more placement for their children. I only got here three months ago, but I’m happy to help.
“My child was diagnosed at two. For the last decade, this has been the philanthropy I have been focused on. I have a school in Manhattan as well for underprivileged children for the last 30 years.
“And when we decided it was time to come, I looked [Adam] up and said, ‘Would you come have a drink with me and we can have a talk about how I can help?’.”Trump reignited his feud with Rosie during the Taoiseach’s visit to the White House last month. A US journalist asked Micheal Martin: “Why in the world would you let Rosie O’Donnell move to Ireland?” But Trump chimed in: “Do you know who she is? You’re better off not knowing.
”Rosie O’Donnell and Eric Roberts Join the Same Chance Walk as AsIAm at Malahide castlePR HandoutRosie with Amber Searle, 13, from NaasLeon Farrell/Photocall Ireland.
