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Is Babwa Lying? Trump Sticks to Claim

Click to return to TMZ.comBarbara Walters said she still loves Rosie, but Donald Trump isn't buying it.

On today's episode of "The View," Walters read a statement correcting specifics in a recent rant Rosie O'Donnell waged against Donald Trump, and added that she has never regretted hiring Rosie -- though Trump maintains the opposite was said to him.

Trump called into CNN Headline News' "Showbiz Tonight" and said Barbara's feelings towards Rosie are anything but cordial, and he believes she has to put up a front for the sake of the show. "Is she going to get on and say that 'I can't stand Rosie'? She has to work with her," adds Trump, "Barbara knows what she said to me, and if I really tell you what she said, it just creates havoc." Far be it from The Donald to want any havoc!

Although he says he has nothing but love for Barbara, there's "zero chance" Trump will appear on "The View" to hug it out with Ro anytime soon.

Hear Trump's towering interview tonight at 11pm ET.



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91. Who is Trump to talk about looks.....The only reason he has someone is because he also has money...He Is not something to look at in my book he is not even good looking at all.

Posted at 10:16AM on Jan 4th 2007 by jen

92. The only ones defending Rosie are lesbians, fatso's and ugly women, not to mention a few weak men who don't know better. I believe Trump when he said that Baba Wawa told him she wishes she didn't hire her. What Wawa is doing now is called Damage Control.

Posted at 10:30AM on Jan 4th 2007 by N

93. The View really dropped when they hired Rosie. Now all they talk about is gay rights. If Rosie wants to be queer ,let her, but she needs to shut up about it and go on to other topics. The View has simply become a mouthpiece for Rosie to inflict her biased views on all the people who previously enjoyed watching The View. As for Donald, sticks and bones may break your bones but words can never hurt you. Get over it Donald, but thank you for standing up against Rosie and her big mouth. I did not appreciate Rosie attacking Kelly Rippa. If Rosie is so easily offended perhaps she should consider how many people she blatently offends daily.Hey View give us a break and keep Rosie on vacation!

Posted at 10:24AM on Jan 4th 2007 by keg

94. I SAW THE SHOW-ROSIE DESERVES TO GO
I CANNOT STAND THE VIEW SINCE SHE CAME ON
HER BIG MOUTH, BIG BODY AND CRUDE COMMENTS OVER
AND OVER AGAIN.
WAKE UP BAWA---ROSIE IS A BAD EXAMPLE AND BUTCHIE PLUS AND
YOUR GOOD SHOW NOW GETS A ZERO IN MY BOOK
TAKE ROSIE OFF
AND FESS UP BAWA -YOU CAN'T STAND ROSIE AND IT SHOWS

Posted at 10:25AM on Jan 4th 2007 by JANN MEYERS

95. DONALD TRUMP IS A POMPOUS BAG OF WIND WHO WOULDN'T EVEN GET A DATE IF HE WEREN'T RICH! AND THAT HAIRCUT,UGHH! LIKE MANY RICH PEOPLE THEY THINK IF THEY SAY JUMP, THE WORLD SAYS "HOW HIGH" I CAME IN CONTACT WITH MANY POOR PEOPLE WHO HAD ENOUGH GRACIOUSNESS TO SAY PLEASE AND THANK YOU. THEY DRESSED FROM CLOTHES PURCHASED @ THE LOCAL GOODWILL BUT THEY WERE KIND, PROUD GRACIOUS PEOPLE AND KNEW THE MAGIC WORDS.
DONALD'S PRETENTIOUS MANEUVERS IMPRESS NO ONE. HE CAN'T EVEN BE ORIGINAL. HE THINKS HE'LL SUE. WELL, GIVE ME A BREAK. HOW MANY TIMES HAS HE UTTERED THOSE WORDS. HE JUST MIGHT THINK ABOUT HIRING A SCRIPT WRITER. HERE'S A WORD OF ADVISE DONALD. ROSIE JUST SAID WHAT MANY OF US HAVE BEEN THINKING FOR YEARS. YOU NEED TO GET TOGETHER WITH DR. PHIL AND SEE WHAT HE CAN DO FOR YOU. HAPPY 2 B KATHY

Posted at 10:30AM on Jan 4th 2007 by KATHY FUCHS

96. Obviously the Donald is a bit homophobic...absolutely trashed Miss Nevada (?) for pics of her with other women and has gone off the deep end about Rosie. Hey, Donald, why not a tirade to Jay Leno for his depicting you screwing Rosie and making up? Is it because you were on top?

Posted at 10:30AM on Jan 4th 2007 by Patti

97. sho the heck does donald think he is? He keeps commenting on Rosie's looks. He's not all that good looking . What a low blow. He thinks just because he has all his money he can do and say whatever he wants. I can't help but wonder what MISS USA did do get her second chance.

Posted at 10:52AM on Jan 4th 2007 by stormygv

98. believe Donald Trump. Remember Barbara Walters straight out lied to everyone in the Star Jones, episode. She even lied to Star, when Star asked Barbara if job was in jeopardy. Barbara, unfortunately has no credibility. Barbara Walters has shown the world that she will lie for her TV show The View. Now she has got herself caught up in playing up to both Trump and Rosie. I believe she said everything the Donald said she did. He does not have any reason whatsoever to lie about that. Barbara just did not expect him to make their conversation public. Now she has to back paddle to appease Rosie and continue to enjoy the upswing in the ratings of her show. Poor Barbara she has literally sold herself to the devil for ratings. Also Barbara should remember that Karma is a bitch. The one good thing that Star Jones did, which is in retrospect is great, was to tell what really happened back in June, when she did. It really elevates her credibility stock when those other players around her are freefalling with theirs. Rosie was not the best choice for the View, and how it was done was wrong and now it is coming back to bite her in the ass.
Rosie came on the show saying anything what she wanted about people. She said that Oprah was gay because Gayle King is her best friend. Does she think that straight women can't have female BFF unless they have sexual desires for them? I guess Oprah chose not to fuel in further with a response.
She accused Kelly Ripa of being homophobic because she did not want Clay Aiken's hand over her mouth. Kelly Ripa was correct to put her in check. on national TV. Rosie did not expect that. And The Donald is hitting it out of the ballpark with his reaction. Hopefully Rosie, Barbara and ABC will learn that you just don't say anything for the sake of raising the ratings.

Posted at 9:56AM on Jan 19th 2007 by Sandy S.

99. Hey N (NANCY by the way to all of you who don't know who she is)~
I bet you are not pencil thin and a supermodel.
And I am a guy and in no way am I am not a lesbian, fat or ugly, and i am not weak..... So what am I then? Get a better act when you can act your IQ not your shoe size.. Oh wait -- it is one in the same isn't it?

Posted at 11:00AM on Jan 4th 2007 by Jon

100. Rosie great. Barbara is no dummy. The ratings are better than ever. Why fire the golden goose?? Rosie will be around as long as she wants.

The bottom line is always ratings and right now they have the time slot!

Posted at 11:08AM on Jan 4th 2007 by tootsnort

101. If Donald Trump feels his manhood is threatened by Rosie and must retaliate by throwing out 5th grade insults regarding her physical appearance, it's time he bought himself a mirror or started taking Viagra. Whatever would he do if he felt threatened or criticized by some hunky guy like Matthew Fox or Brad Pitt?

Posted at 11:10AM on Jan 4th 2007 by Gigi

102. Rosie's very funny. We love her on the 'The View'. She's already looking for other opportunities but not because Barbara wants her gone. She doesn't like the daily schedule that takes her away from her kids. SO if she does ever leave it will be on her own accord. Other posters are correct, check the ratings. That's all that matters to the money makers. Her job is safe.

Posted at 11:13AM on Jan 4th 2007 by Pune dweller

103. Donald Trump should really be ashamed of himself for going back and forth in this childish "she said" manner. He thinks because he has his money he deserves the respect from everyone, but Donald remember, "the fool and his money will soon depart".

Posted at 10:07AM on Jan 5th 2007 by Megan

104. Once upon a time, Donald was my hero. It is my understanding that although he did not declare bankruptcy, he failed to pay alot of contractors he employed in his construction deals. i.e. Atlantic City and NYC, plus .......... He put alot of people and companies out of business. SAD. And yet he holds his head up high. He
should be ashamed of himself.
Donna

Posted at 1:24PM on Jan 4th 2007 by donna

105. Well lets see , what makes Donald so great on making comments on being ugly , Has he looked in the mirrror lately? Hes one of the ugliest people Ive seen. The only reason he keeps going on and on and having one wife after another is his money that he so call has, Mister bankrupt himself .So as for all his nasty comments on looks he better go see a plastic surgeon real soon. Because his next wife will have to walk with him with a paper bag over his head. As for ROSIE you go girl keep up all the good work we love you, thanks for all the good laughs. Susan from southwest florida.

Posted at 11:31AM on Jan 4th 2007 by Susan

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