NEWSKathy Griffin Critiques Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Meghan McCain in Bold YouTube Video
Kathy Griffin criticized Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Meghan McCain over ‘The View’ history.
Sept. 6 2026, Published 12:44 a.m. ET
Kathy Griffin did not hold back when discussing former The View co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Meghan McCain on a YouTube video.
The comedian's strong words came after her recent appearance on the popular talk show, where she expressed her love for the current panel, which includes Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar and others.
Kathy Griffin criticized former ‘The View’ co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Meghan McCain in a YouTube video.
Griffin expressed her disdain for conservatives like Hasselbeck and McCain, stating that she had to endure Hasselbeck's “indignant stupidity” while she was on the show.
Griffin’s remarks highlight a long-standing rivalry, particularly with Hasselbeck, who appeared on The View from 2003 to 2013.
In a past episode from 2010, Hasselbeck confronted Griffin about her jokes, labeling them “untrue” and “not so funny.”
Griffin's comments about McCain were even more cutting.
She referred to McCain as an “annoying c----” and noted her tendency to take the bait during their exchanges.
“I just love to go for her, because she takes the bait every time,” Griffin stated, underscoring their tumultuous dynamic during McCain's time on the show from 2017 to 2021.
Kathy Griffin described her past interactions with Elisabeth Hasselbeck as difficult and referenced their 2010 confrontation over Griffin’s jokes.
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As Griffin navigated her thoughts on her former co-hosts, she also mentioned Alyssa Farah Griffin, who previously worked for President Donald Trump. Kathy indicated that she initially planned to target Alyssa in her video but later decided against it after learning she had just welcomed a baby.
“She turned out to be like the nicest one at the table,” Kathy shared.
Kathy Griffin said she had initially planned to criticize Alyssa Farah Griffin but decided against it after learning she had recently welcomed a baby.
Kathy’s remarks come in the wake of her controversial past, which includes a 2017 incident where she posed with a bloodied Trump mask, a move that attracted significant backlash.
Former The View co-host Jedediah Bila publicly condemned Kathy’s actions, calling them “awful” and “not funny.”
Sunny Hostin and Whoopi also expressed their disapproval, showing that Kathy’s controversial reputation persists.
Kathy Griffin revealed that her recent ‘The View’ appearance was pre-taped because she was no longer allowed to participate in the show’s live broadcasts.
In her YouTube video, Kathy lamented that her recent appearance had to be pre-taped, revealing, “they won’t let me do the live shows anymore.”
She reminisced about her enjoyment of co-hosting, stating, “which is a bummer because I used to love to co-host.”
This statement suggests a rift between Kathy and the show, raising questions about her future involvement.
