Arts & Entertainment

Billy Eichner, Meghan McCain feud over Meryl Streep’s Golden Globes speech

the out comic calls Fox host a ‘moron’

Published

9 years ago

January 10, 2017

Mariah Cooper

(Screenshot via YouTube.)

Comedian Billy Eichner and Fox News host Meghan McCain got into a Twitter spat on Sunday following Meryl Streep’s Golden Globes speech calling out President-elect Donald Trump.

While accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes ceremony Streep used her time on stage to call out Trump for mocking a disabled New York Times reporter, an accusation Trump has denied.

McCain, 32, blasted Streep’s address on Twitter saying it was, “why Trump won.”

This Meryl Streep speech is why Trump won. And if people in Hollywood don’t start recognizing why and how – you will help him get re-elected

— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) January 9, 2017

Eichner, 38, spotted the tweet and fired back at McCain.

Um she asked him not to make fun of disabled people and advocated for the freedom of the press and the arts you fucking moron https://t.co/IzZexd7Bb4

— billy eichner (@billyeichner) January 9, 2017

McCain took offense to Eichner’s name calling telling the out comic to “Enjoy your bubble.”

.@billyeichner calling republicans like me “fucking morons” is a great way for Hollywood to bridge the cultural divide. Enjoy your bubble.

— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) January 9, 2017

“I rather live in a bubble than live with people who don’t feel a need to respect the disabled, freedom of speech & the arts!!” Eichner responded.

While McCain backed off from the war of words, Eichner continued to tweet his issues with McCain.

Love being told I live in a bubble by the daughter of a millionaire politician who sometimes guest co-hosts Hoda and Kathie Lee.

— billy eichner (@billyeichner) January 9, 2017

And I have no desire to “bridge the cultural divide” with ignorant voters who don’t respect other cultures!

— billy eichner (@billyeichner) January 9, 2017

McCain returned to make one last comment on the feud on Monday.

“Never get in a wrestling match with a pig because you both get dirty and the pig likes it”. Done talking Hollywood and d-list comedians.

— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) January 9, 2017

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

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4 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.

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Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

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5 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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Spark Social Events will host “Ru Paul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party Hosted by Local Drag Queens” on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.

Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.

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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

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5 hours ago

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The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.

The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.