Rosie Doesn't Take The Donald's Bait

Rosie O'Donnell shot back at Donald Trump this morning on "The View" -- with nothing more than a piggy-ish face.
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Fitting, perhaps, since "pig-faced" was just one of the adjectives Trump used to describe Rosie yesterday after their public slapfight exploded. Against expectations, Rosie chose not to get in the ring with the Infamously-Coifed One, making only passing reference to The Donald.

Pointing out the presence of her partner Kelli in the studio audience, Rosie said, "I was afraid to leave her home in case someone with a combover [ahem] came and stole her from me."

And that was that. Meanwhile, Donald vented on "Good Morning L.A." Is Rosie now taking the high road, or has she been silenced? Her rep says she's has no additional comment.

A rep for "The View" provided this comment from Barbara Walters, who is out of the country, to TMZ: "Donald Trump is a personal friend of mine and has been a good friend to 'The View' for many years. I'm sorry there is friction between Donald and Rosie. That said, I do not regret for one moment my choice to hire Rosie O'Donnell as the moderator of 'The View'. I certainly hope and expect that this tempest will pass quickly."

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91. Donald Trump is a bore. He'll do anything for publicity. His show may be popular but you don't learn sh*t about the corporateworld.
He needs his next wave of publicity for the season coming up.
Rosie is a loud, crying for some help ,obviously severly depressed individual.
THEY DESERVE EACH OTHER!!

Posted at 11:47AM on Dec 23rd 2006 by Evelyn Herndz.

92. I am predicting that either Rosie will "resign" fromthe view within 12 months, the show will go off the air, or there will be a major overhaul because the suits decide to take the show in a "different direction." I simply don't understand Rosie. Usuaully people who come out of the closet are so happy to have relieved the burden of hiding their homosexuality (like anyone thought she wasn't anyway), that they are calmer and less concerned with other people's lives. She didn't come out of the closet, she slashed through it with an axe aimed at attacking anyone she can. She seems mad that being gay isn't mainstream, and determined to make it so. Give it up rosie. Just live your life.

Posted at 4:19PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by Me

93. Rose O'Fat-ass is such a f***ing hypocrite--she likes to slam other people besides looking at herself!! I have respect for many Lesbians but not her!..Let's boycott the VIEW!

Posted at 9:50PM on Dec 27th 2006 by digusted

94. Trump needs to grow up and act like a man. Not a nasty little teenage girl with pms. Loser!

Posted at 9:07PM on Dec 21st 2006 by TSHS

95. Freedom of speech #75. You'd be crying about something else if it was cleaned up. MORON!

Posted at 9:08PM on Dec 21st 2006 by TSHS

96. DONALD TRUMP...is a PIG! He knows NOTHING! He has shot off is big mouth and its about time someone told him to "sit and spin"!!! He needs to do something with that COMB-OVER!!! He is a liar....has sooo many sexual twists...out side his OWN marriage! Hell, he even tried to screw over the mother of his own punky kids!!! I remember this PIG going into a bankruptcy.....What a PIG! He knows NOTHING! ....except his own EGO! Screw you DONALD! My money is on Rosie... to kick your ASS! and i would LOVE to see her do it too! Everything this pig said on the LA show was a big fat lie! Just like HIM! He is such the loser! And any time he can get his FAT-ASS in front of a camera, he will sell his own mother to do so! Donald Trump is a co**sucker! And please, God, please give me the chance to tell the pig this to his face! PLEASE! Now, donald....why cant you just go somewhere....who cares where.....just go away!!!

Posted at 9:12PM on Dec 21st 2006 by dave

97. I just think that Rosie is not at all happy with herself and she is taking out her insecurities and frustrations by attacking others!!! If she keeps this up while on the View.......well I just think a once tastefully done show will plummet and that is just a sad shame for the other co hosts and the viewers who like the show so much. I understand The View is exactly what it means.....people sharing view points. But there is a difference ..... getting your view acrossed to people and in a nice straight forward way.....and just plain not giving a crap about what you say and try to push your view and opinions onto others in a negative and sarcastic manner. Personally I think Rosie should bow out gracefully from The View......but we all from her past outbursts and behavior that probably won't happen. So I guess it will be just a matter of time before the producers of the show get sick of Rosie's crap and negative effect her outbursts our having on the show and then they will say as in Donald Trump's words..............ROSIE YOUR FIRED!!!! That will call for a celebration.....really.....The View needs to get back to the show it once was and the show the viewers once enjoyed very much.

Posted at 9:21PM on Dec 21st 2006 by Jayne Barch

98. Let's see now. Rosie insults Kelly Ripa, the chinese people, and Donald Trump. Who is next?

Posted at 9:27PM on Dec 21st 2006 by Ken

99. DID YOU JUST SEE DONALD TRUMP ON LARRY KING. THIS IS THE MOST COMICAL STUFF SINCE THE EARLY DAYS OR RICHARD PRYOR. WE SHOULD ALL FEEL BAD BECAUSE ROSIE AND DONALD ARE JUST PLAYING US. HE GETS GOOD RATINGS FOR THE APPRENTICE AND THE RATINGS ARE GOING OUT THE ROOF ON THE VIEW.

BARBARA WALTERS MADE A BAD DECISION. DONALD TRUMP IS RIGHT --- THE RATINGS MIGHT LOOK GOOD NOW BUT PEOPLE WILL TIRE OF ROSIE JUST LIKE THEY DID OF STAR JONES. AT LEAST STAR WAS SMART AND HAD SOME CLASS. MORE IMPORTANTLY, STAR DID NOT START ACTING UP UNTIL THE 8TH YEAR ON THE SHOW.

WHERE DOES THIS END? LIKE DONALD SAID - BARBARA WALTERS CANNOT STAND ROSIE AND I THINK SHE IS USING DONALD TO GET RID OF HER.

BARBARA GET YOUR ASS ON A PLANE FROM CUBA AND TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR SHOW AGAIN. CASTRO IS NOT THAT IMPORTANT!

Posted at 10:01PM on Dec 21st 2006 by Martha

100. Trump thinks he is KING or GOD himself!!!!!! Even on his show (yes I did watch or I should say use to) and would just think to myself, he is so full of $hit, golden that is. I mean the trumpet would sound when he made an appearance or walked into the room, jet, helicopter or whatever he was trying to compare his masculinity (sp?) to. Just like the little guy with the BIG truck.
Yes Rosie did go a tad too far. When she did the hair thing and mentioned him being the moral majority that was funny and she IS a comedian...but I agree the bankrupcy comments did go a bit too far...but I am still glad someone had the you know whats to stand up to this self made KING/GOD. Now Trump on the other hand resorted to childish, "I know you are but what am I" BS...HE is NOT a comedian and obviously feels above anyone saying anything about him.
I say right on to Rosie and good job not responding the his infantile remarks!!

Posted at 10:07PM on Dec 21st 2006 by Kikoke

101. What is up with THE DONALD, well besides the ridiculous hair? Every time he has a disagreement with a woman he attacks their looks, like it is relevant. First of all has he looked at himself in the mirror lately? The guy is a freak show!Secondly Rosies' looks have nothing to do with the issue of character. Frankly Rosie can lose weight but Trump will still be a creepy pig!

Posted at 10:09PM on Dec 21st 2006 by shanty

102. Poor Donald, the truth hurts and he can't stand the fact that everything that Rosie said is true, right down to his hair (if you can't take the heat...). I believe that Rosie was honest in her observations and opinions regarding Mr. Trump. The resolution of the Miss USA ordeal came across as too weak and forgiving for a young lady representing the USA. Our teenage girls and young ladies look up to these role models. They are holding the titles of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA. They should be role models for our young girls.

Rosie started as a comedian, she is expressive physically and verbally. I don't have any problems with the way she expresses her opinions, in fact, I really quite enjoy her on the view. I do believe that the rating have increased since she has come on board with the view. The work she has done on behalf of children and adoption is great and I admire her for all she has accomplished in these areas. I admire her for being honest about her feelings and opinions.

I personally don't judge people on their looks, I like people who are beautiful on the inside. I assume Mr. Trump believes that external beauty is more important than brains, personal beliefs/standards, and a good heart.

As I recall, Mr. Trump does not donate much of his income to his own foundations. I wonder if Mr. Trump is beautiful on the inside? He seems quite cold, superficial and just wants to make more money. I don't recall seeing any short overweight brainy women on his show, although I haven't watched the show much.

I don't think that looks "physical beauty", has anything to do with the beauty of a person. Mr. Trump obviously believes that a women must be beautiful on the outside, to be a contributing member of society. Too bad he made it worst by acting like a child with the name calling, very intellegent.

I would like to give Rosie a big thanks for saying the things that so many people are thinking. I love the view don't change a thing.

Posted at 10:27PM on Dec 21st 2006 by Karen

103. I can not understand you people that are acting like a bunch of idiots. First of all regardless if Rosie is fat,gay or ugly it has absolutely nothing to do with her opinions re: Donald Trump. She is on the show called The View why because it is a group of different women's views on things happening in the world. Rosie was giving her opinion even if it was a bit too much. Since poor Donald doesn't like the fact of someone disagreeing with him God forbid he is going to sue them. I personally think that he is the one that looks like a f***ing crybaby. He is the one calling different media outlets to try to bring himself more attention. He is a rude and obnoxious man. I used to be a loyal viewer of the Apprentice but no more. All of you women posting on here and sticking up for Donald should be ashamed he is a male chauvinistic pig he hates women unless he is f***ing them.

Posted at 10:50PM on Dec 21st 2006 by bethie

104. Rosie and Donald both need to shed light on real issues such as THe Crisis in the Middle Easst, or maybe the Green issues, homelessness in America anything but there hapless mugs spewing mindless drival at each other. I used to watch the view regularly but now it and the Ms Usa padget are now permantly blocked from my Television.. I have more common sense then to watch anymore of there childish games..Dawn

Posted at 10:58PM on Dec 21st 2006 by Dawn

105. Trump is an ass... along with his dumb beauty pageant. I wonder why some people still glorify the objectification of women in such things.

Rosie is one of the few celebrities who doesn't starve herself or undergo surgery just to please the people who value women based on the way the look. Trump is just one of those people and he just can't accept that a woman can be smart and successful regardless of how they look.

And Trump's attack on Rosie's sexuality and partner is just too low... and childish... It reminds me of playground bullies.

Posted at 11:07PM on Dec 21st 2006 by Alice

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