Meghan McCain Criticizes Former Colleagues at ‘The View’ During Event with Tulsi Gabbard
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During a recent appearance at the “Stand With Women” event in Philadelphia, political commentator Meghan McCain took the opportunity to reflect on her time at The View and share her perspective on the show’s treatment of political figure Tulsi Gabbard. McCain, the daughter of late Senator John McCain, recalled their shared experience on The View, revealing that Gabbard’s presence had sparked tension among the hosts.
As the two women took the stage, Gabbard recalled their last encounter. “Can I just say the last time we were on a stage together was when you were on The View?” she commented, prompting McCain to open up about her own memories of that episode. “They were so scared of her,” McCain remarked, which drew boos from the audience upon mention of the talk show, told Meaww.
She elaborated, “Tulsi and I were just starting to become friends. I remember thinking, I’m really going to have to do defense for this woman here because they’re going to be so mean to her.” McCain described the atmosphere on set as hostile, likening it to “vultures” circling. Reflecting on the dynamics, she shared a particular moment that has stayed with her: “We really bonded afterward, but you took Joy [Behar] to task so hard that her husband took a picture of me, and I’m literally like [screaming] afterward.”
Gabbard joined in on the light-hearted recollection, adding, “During the commercial break right after that, Meghan literally ran over, jumping up and down with joy,” praising McCain for her outspoken support. “Joyful warrior, this one!” Gabbard laughed. McCain’s comments at the event are part of her ongoing criticism of The View since her departure in 2021.
Since leaving, McCain has openly expressed her frustration with her former colleagues in interviews, her podcast Citizen McCain, and in various written pieces. She has referred to the current hosts as “crazy old people” and recalled specific clashes with co-hosts like Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg. One particularly memorable moment was when Goldberg famously told McCain to “please stop talking” during a heated exchange, highlighting the on-air tensions.
Speculation about McCain’s relationship with her former colleagues continues to circulate. Last year, The View co-host Sara Haines made a vague comment about a former host who allegedly made others feel “uncomfortable,” sparking rumors that she was referring to McCain. Additionally, Sunny Hostin, another co-host, recently addressed McCain’s unfollowing her on Instagram in a lighthearted manner.
In an interview promoting her book, Summer on Highland Beach, Hostin quipped, “I didn’t know anything happened. I guess I’ll give her a call. Maybe she broke up with me and I don’t know it.” For McCain, who has openly clashed with her former colleagues, her latest remarks in Philadelphia with Gabbard underscore the lasting impact of her time on the show. As she continues to share her side of the story, it’s clear that McCain remains as outspoken as ever about the challenges she faced at The View and the dynamics that ultimately led to her departure.
