Rosie O’Donnell Criticizes ICE Facilities in Comparison to Nazi Germany

Actress Rosie O’Donnell voiced her criticism of ICE facilities by drawing parallels to concentration camps from Nazi Germany. Her comments were made in a TikTok video released on Friday, where she addressed various topics, including the recent passing of country music icon Dolly Parton, ultimately shifting towards her critique of the Trump administration.

O’Donnell referenced the Holocaust while discussing her concerns, saying, We all vowed ‘Never Again,’ remember? She expressed disbelief over how fascism was accepted in Germany, suggesting similar patterns are now evident in the United States. We’re making concentration camps, she said, highlighting instances where people are detained without warrants and claiming abuses within the facilities.

We’re raping children in detention, in ICE detention. They’re all getting pregnant. And they’re separated, males and females. Who has access to those girls? What happens to their babies? What do they do with them? There are big questions, she continued.

O’Donnell’s criticism extended to President Trump, accusing him of disregarding the welfare of the general population. She stated, He doesn’t care about you one bit. This is not a president for all people. This is a president for people like him, implying a patriarchal dominance.

She went on to express a wish for leadership from compassionate figures like Dolly Parton, suggesting such individuals would better serve global interests. O’Donnell’s track record includes frequent censure of Trump and his policies.

Earlier criticisms mirror her recent statements. In July 2025, she equated ICE’s actions to Nazi Germany and questioned, What will it take, America? What will it take? warning against silencing opposition to perceived atrocities.

White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis countered O’Donnell’s remarks, describing them as inappropriate. She highlighted recent ICE arrests of illegal aliens involved in violent crimes, affirming the necessity of law enforcement efforts. Bis questioned whether O’Donnell would find such individuals acceptable as neighbors.

O’Donnell’s ongoing feud with Trump resurfaced during her recent stint as a guest host on Jimmy Kimmel’s show, where she referred to Trump as orange Voldemort. Media analyst Joe Concha suggested her rant was indicative of Severe Trump Derangement Syndrome, citing an audience captivated by animosity toward the president.

Concha criticized the decision to have O’Donnell guest host, advocating for comedians like Sebastian Maniscalco or Dave Chappelle who could deliver genuine humor instead of political diatribes. He found the choice disheartening, noting it emphasized media outlets’ focus on targeting Trump.