In a fresh chapter of an ongoing and very public feud, Meghan McCain has once again clashed with former President Donald Trump, this time over his criticism of pop superstar Taylor Swift. McCain, the daughter of the late Senator John McCain, took to social media to express her support for Swift following the artist's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump's subsequent outburst.
On September 15, McCain posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying, "There are very few predictable constants in life as much as how much powerful women trigger Donald Trump... Particularly ones who publicly make it clear they think he is garbage. Taylor Swift is doing nothing but winning here." Her post was a response to Trump's message on his social media platform, Truth Social, where he declared, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!"
Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris came after a televised debate against Trump on September 10, igniting a social media firestorm. McCain, who has often criticized Trump despite being a registered Republican, took the opportunity to align herself with Swift, noting the former president's apparent discomfort with strong women who oppose him.
McCain's recent comments are part of a broader pattern of criticism she has directed at Trump. The former co-host of The View has a history of clashing with Trump, dating back to his disparaging remarks about her father, John McCain, a war hero and former Republican presidential candidate. Trump, who once referred to John McCain as "last in his class at Annapolis," has repeatedly attacked the McCain family, leading to a series of public rebuttals from Meghan.
In one particularly stinging comment, Trump wrote, "Isn't it funny how Meghan McCain, who has always been a bully and basically a lowlife, is now complaining she was bullied by the Slobs and the Radical Left maniacs of 'The View'... I made it possible for her father to have the world's longest funeral, designed and orchestrated by him, even though I was never, to put it mildly, a fan..." McCain responded with characteristic sharpness on X, stating, "Thanks for the publicity boomer. My new Audible memoir Bad Republican is out now."
McCain's recent comments also highlight her evolving political stance. While she remains a self-identified "traditional conservative," McCain has made it clear that she does not support Trump, nor does she endorse Kamala Harris in the upcoming 2024 election. In the past, McCain has called for Trump's removal from office, particularly after the January 6 Capitol attack.
Her relationship with the Republican Party appears to be complex. McCain has criticized Trump's influence on the party and has expressed frustration with the direction it has taken. Despite her dissatisfaction, she has not switched parties, unlike her brother, Jimmy McCain, who recently announced that he had changed his voter registration to Democrat and would be voting for Harris in the upcoming election.
The McCain-Trump feud has captivated public attention for years, with Meghan McCain often using her platform to challenge Trump's policies and rhetoric. Her support for Swift, who has become increasingly vocal about her political views, adds another layer to the narrative of powerful women standing against Trump.
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, McCain's role as a vocal critic of Trump and her continued influence within certain conservative circles may shape the discourse around key issues. Her decision not to support either major candidate underscores the broader discontent among some Republicans who feel alienated by the current state of their party.
