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Rosie O’Donnell, President-elect Donald Trump’s favourite nemesis, has attracted the ire of the internet after suggesting in a tweet that his 10-year-old son Barron Trump may be autistic.

O’Donnell shared a video that includes “evidence” of him displaying mannerisms akin to those with autism, including clapping without touching hands at an event.

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She wrote alongside the tweet, “Barron Trump Autistic? if so — what an amazing opportunity to bring attention to the AUTISM epidemic.”

After receiving major backlash from her followers, O’Donnell later tweeted, “moms of special needs kids — WE show up for each other — care n concern were raised.”

O’Donnell has five children, including daughter Chelsea, who suffers from mental health issues.

She went on to say that she hopes Trump will use this as a way to promote mental health awareness, writing, “not my movie clip — lots of us — who raise autistic children notice things many would miss… somethings felt familiar.”