Barbara Retracts; Sides With Rosie Over Trump

In what essentially amounts to a retraction, Barbara Walters said that ABC asked her to read a statement on today's episode of "The View" saying that Donald Trump never filed for personal bankruptcy -- something O'Donnell alleged during one of her rants against the combed-over billionaire. Babwa added that Rosie O'Donnell isn't going anywhere.

Walters said she never told her "friend" Donald Trump that she wanted Rosie off the show, saying, "Nothing could be further from the truth." O'Donnell is currently on vacation and Walters says she will be welcomed back "with open arms."

Trump and O'Donnell have been feuding ever since the Miss USA scandal, which Trump resolved by sending Tara Conner to rehab, but allowing her to keep her crown. Rosie, in her Rosie-esque way, questioned Trump's moral authority. Snarks have been flying ever since.



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46. ABC STINKS! Who watches (except to see what the fools will say next) Good Morning America, Regis and Kelly, The View, and Oprah anymore. NBC is much better. The Today Show, Ellen and The Apprentice will draw much better ratings this year IMO. I hope Donald sues Rosie and ABC and wins. Maybe he can file a class action suit on behalf of all the others offended by Rosie!

Posted at 3:29PM on Jan 3rd 2007 by Queen of Tarts

47. Dore, you claim that Barbara Walters is sinking lower? How low have you just sunk? I don't see how you calling Rosie all of those names elevates you any higher than Rosie, Donald or Barbara. That translates to you being a hypocrite. As far as the issue at hand, Rosie should have the right to her opinion, however, there is no reason for a personal attack on Donald Trump. After all, Donald IS the one who has to make the decision about whether or not the girl can keep her crown. It IS his show. He's the boss, applesauce. And if Rosie is mad about that, then she should buy the show from him and she can bet he boss. Bottom line, she should have thought about it further, and Donald trump should not have gotten in the mud with her, and Dore.

Posted at 2:43PM on Jan 3rd 2007 by LJ

48. I agree with donald

I cant stand rosie she is fat and ugly she must have come out feet first when she was born.

Posted at 6:29PM on Jan 3rd 2007 by shane

49. Rosie never stated that Trump filed personal bankruptcy, she stated that "Trump filed bankruptcy" she did not make a distinction. And had you been watching, you would be aware that Joy added that many had lost a lot of money due to Trump's multiple bankruptcies. Today was a clarification that it was in fact corporate bankruptcy and not personal bankruptcy, not really a retraction at all.

Since everyone is choosing to re-write history, Rosie also never stated that she had an issue with Miss USA retaining her crown, just that she felt that Trump was not qualified as a moral authority on 20 yr olds in this country. Folks seriously need to pay attention.

Posted at 3:41PM on Jan 3rd 2007 by so funny

50. One or maybe more of Donald Trump's corporations filed for bankruptcy. Donald Trump, to the best of my knowledge, has never filed for personal bankruptcy. So, it is a play on words. The corporation (an entity on its own) filing vs. an individual (the Donald) filing.

Posted at 2:46PM on Jan 3rd 2007 by Kelly

51. Donald Trump did NOT file for bankruptcy. He was on the "brink" of it and worked his way out. He does videos and shows telling people how to avoid bankruptcy. I can't stand him, I think he is rude and mean spirited, but he did not file

Posted at 3:58PM on Jan 3rd 2007 by Ummm No

52. I forgot to add that NBC also has Martha Stewart and Jay Leno, in addition to very good local news. I wish ABC would just start showing some good movies during the daytime rather than these talk shows. IMO there are WAY TOO MANY TALK SHOWS. Everybody seems to have one and most of them are terrible. Way over-expose, just like reality shows. They really are just one long commercial. Any celebs on promoting their latest whatever. Few if any actually perform. And most of what they are promoting STINKS!

Posted at 4:13PM on Jan 3rd 2007 by Queen of Tarts

53. First of all "DORE," most people DON'T find Rosie disgusting! Who are you to be the spokesperson for the rest of us? What is it with some of you people, commenting on her being a lesbian? Feeling threatened? Get the hell over it, a**holes! And for Diana, YOU are the idiot! Maybe you are one of Donald Dump's groupies? Who gives a sh*t if you hate The View? The ratings are going up and up, and you know damn well it ain't because of Babs or the others! If you feel ill when you watch it, turn the channel to The Apprentice. That's the show to watch if you really feel like puking!

Posted at 2:53PM on Jan 3rd 2007 by Rosie fan

54. #51, "fat, lesbo pig." is that the BEST you could do? You certainly are a genious among us. Please share more of your brilliance with us, won't you?
I knew someone would stoop to that, congratulations, moron.

Secondly, whether Trump as an individual or on behalf of his corporation, whether chapter 7 or 11 HE FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION. IS THAT CLEAR ENOUGH FOR YOU DIMWITS?????

Posted at 2:55PM on Jan 3rd 2007 by Jaque

55. Yes so funny #48 pay attention. Rosie said re. Donald, "he went bankrupt so many times." (this may not be a ver batim quote but can easily be checked by reviewing the tape of this rage of hers right here at TMZ) Rosie also CAUGHT HERSELF (when it was too late, imo) and said words to the effect of he'll probably sue but that's o.k. and then Joy Behar (the other loudmouth who should be fired) added something like oh, yeah he sues people!

Posted at 4:12PM on Jan 3rd 2007 by Queen of Tarts

56. Yes so funny #48 pay attention. Rosie said re. Donald, "he went bankrupt so many times." (this may not be a ver batim quote but can easily be checked by reviewing the tape of this rage of hers right here at TMZ) Rosie also CAUGHT HERSELF (when it was too late, imo) and said words to the effect of he'll probably sue but that's o.k. and then Joy Behar (the other loudmouth who should be fired) added something like oh, yeah he sues people!

Posted at 3:07PM on Jan 3rd 2007 by Queen of Tarts

57. By the way, the reason many businesses incorporate is for the protection of the individuals involved in the event of a lawsuit. One can sue a corporation but not the individuals if I am not mistaken.

Posted at 4:11PM on Jan 3rd 2007 by Queen of Tarts

58. This whole ordeal keeps them both in the news! Good for the View and Trumps show...what ever that is.

Posted at 4:40PM on Jan 3rd 2007 by Crystal

59. Your fired.

Posted at 3:59PM on Jan 3rd 2007 by Donald Trump

60. I don't believe Barbara Walters for a second. I think Donald is a PIG - the only way he can fight is dirty by calling Rosie disgusting names that had no merit in what their original dispute was about. BUT.... I don't think he's lying about what Barbara has said to him in what she believed would be a "private" conversation. Barbara is the two-faced liar, playing both sides of the deck, and he just called her out.

Posted at 3:15PM on Jan 3rd 2007 by Katroosh

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