Is Meghan McCain finally saying what we’re ALL thinking about the absolutely bonkers state of modern politics? Because honey, she just went THERE.
The former View cohost and certified political spitfire took to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday to unleash her fury over the intentionally false abuse claims that were lobbed at former presidential candidate Pete Buttegieg and his family. And let us tell you, she did NOT come to play nice. “Absolutely horrified at what happened to @PeteButtegieg and his family,” McCain wrote, her fingers clearly flying across the keyboard with the force of a thousand suns. “I am so sick of dirty, cruel politics and am truly deeply upset,” she continued, and we could practically FEEL the rage radiating through our screens.
Now, for those living under a rock, Buttegieg found himself at the center of a completely fabricated CPS investigation that was clearly designed to damage his reputation and paint him in a false light. Because apparently, we’ve reached a point in American politics where making stuff up is just another Tuesday strategy.
What’s absolutely WILD is that Meghan—who hasn’t exactly been shy about her political opinions over the years—is calling out both sides of the aisle for this deplorable behavior. This isn’t about partisan nonsense anymore, according to the 41-year-old commentator. This is about basic human decency, and honey, it seems like that’s becoming rarer than a Kardashian without a scandal.
The internet absolutely EXPLODED with support for McCain’s take, with thousands of users praising her for speaking up against what many are calling a new low in American political discourse. Even people who typically disagree with McCain’s viewpoints found themselves nodding along like bobbleheads. That’s when you KNOW things have gotten genuinely out of hand.
Fellow commentators and celebrities have started chiming in, expressing their own disgust at the manufactured drama. It’s refreshing to see people across the political spectrum unite around the concept that, you know, maybe we shouldn’t spread completely false allegations to destroy someone’s life and career. Revolutionary idea, we know.
McCain’s passionate defense of Buttegieg proves that even in our hyper-polarized times, there are still moments where humanity—and basic morality—can transcend party lines. Let’s just hope politicians and their operatives are paying attention.
What do you think? A) McCain is absolutely right to call out dirty politics B) This is just performative outrage from all sides