Monday, July 14, 2025

Numb. 1473 Entitlements And Rosie O'Donnell

CLIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES (7/14/2025)

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The provided image appears to be a satirical or fictional newspaper clipping. It claims that "Trompe" (a likely misspelling or play on "Trump") asserts the authority to grant nobility and has bestowed the title of "Princess Royal" upon Ivanka. The clipping also mentions a seemingly sarcastic note about donations being accepted for this purpose.

 

However, the U.S. Constitution prohibits the United States government from granting titles of nobility. Article I, Section 9, Clause 8 explicitly states, "No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States"*. There is no provision within the Constitution that grants the President the authority to bypass this prohibition.

 

Regarding the mention of Ivanka as "Princess Royal," it is a known fact that some White House aides reportedly used this nickname for Ivanka Trump, though not as an official title.


President Donald Trump recently made statements about considering the revocation of Rosie O'Donnell's United States citizenship. This statement follows a longstanding public feud between Trump and O'Donnell, which began in 2006. 


O'Donnell recently announced her move to Ireland, stating it was motivated by concerns about the political climate in the United States and her desire for a place where all citizens have equal rights, according to CBS News.


Legal experts have pointed out that under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, individuals born in the United States cannot have their citizenship revoked by the government, unless certain steps are taken voluntarily by the individual to relinquish their citizenship. O'Donnell was born in the U.S. and is currently seeking Irish citizenship through descent.


The statements from Trump and O'Donnell's responses highlight the ongoing tension between them. Trump's recent statements about O'Donnell's citizenship have been met with criticism from some who view them as attempts to silence political adversaries. It's worth noting that the legal process of revoking citizenship for a native-born individual is complex and has been upheld by Supreme Court rulings in the past.

The headline also references Emma Goldman, comparing her to Rosie O'Donnell with the statement, "NASTIER THAN EMMA GOLDMAN". Emma Goldman was a prominent anarchist and political activist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was known for her radical views and criticism of government and social norms. She was deported from the United States to Russia in 1919 due to her anti-government activities.

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*Article I, Section 9 elucidates powers of Congress. It does not limit the president. Nor is there any hint elsewhere in the Constitution that the president cannot grant titles whenever he wishes. As to “donations”, well GOP donors bought Reagan a retirement mansion, didn’t they? - The Proprietor