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Meghan McCain Tells Scott Jennings She’s Still ‘Traumatized’ Over Bill Maher Interview
Meghan McCain says her 2009 Real Time appearance left her traumatized and crying after public criticism, leading her to avoid the show and prioritize thorough preparation.
- Meghan McCain recently explained on her Citizen McCain podcast why she declined to return to Real Time with Bill Maher after her 2009 appearance.
- At 25, McCain said she was unprepared because she had no business being on the show and argued Barack Obama was 'blaming everything' on George W. Bush, sparking tension.
- Audience reaction and Maher's quick joke showed strong response as Paul Begala, former advisor to President Bill Clinton, publicly rebuked McCain on the 2009 Real Time episode.
- McCain cried after the segment and said she was traumatized, remains wary of Paul Begala, and noted the episode has lingered over 15 years, upsetting McCain's parents.
- She later shifted tactics on shows like The View by arriving 'loaded' with talking points from Tucker Carlson and Ben Shapiro, as McCain noted while discussing Dylan Douglas's recent CNN appearance.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
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