Kathy Griffin rips Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s ‘indignant stupidity’, dubs Meghan McCain an ‘annoying c–t’ in vicious attack
Kathy Griffin criticized former 'The View' co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Meghan McCain in a YouTube video, calling Hasselbeck's behavior 'indignant stupidity' and referring to McCain as an 'annoying c–t.' She explained that while she had planned to confront current panelist Alyssa Farah Griffin over her past role in the Trump administration, she decided against it after learning Griffin had recently given birth. Griffin also expressed her fondness for the show's current hosts and lamented that her appearances are now pre-taped and limited to guest spots.
- ▪Kathy Griffin criticized Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Meghan McCain in a YouTube video following her guest appearance on 'The View' on Friday.
- ▪She described Hasselbeck’s past behavior on the show as 'indignant stupidity' and called McCain an 'annoying c–t' while predicting she would respond on social media.
- ▪Griffin revealed she had intended to confront Alyssa Farah Griffin about her time in the Trump administration but chose not to after learning she had recently had a baby.
- ▪She stated she can no longer co-host 'The View' and that her appearances are now pre-taped, expressing disappointment over the restrictions.
- ▪Griffin said she respects the current panelists and maintains friendships across the political spectrum despite her liberal views.
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Celebrity News Kathy Griffin rips Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s ‘indignant stupidity’, dubs Meghan McCain an ‘annoying c–t’ in vicious attack By Eric Todisco Published April 29, 2026, 1:20 p.m. ET Kathy Griffin made vicious comments about former “The View” co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Meghan McCain after appearing on the talk show on Friday. The comedian explained in a Tuesday YouTube video that while she “loves” the show’s current panelists — Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, Sonny Hostin and Alyssa Farah Griffin — she has ill will towards conservatives Hasselbeck and McCain. “When they had Hasselbeck, I had to put up with her stupidity… or, indignant stupidity, which is kind of the most amusing,” Kathy said.
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