In a career marked by controversy and declining influence, comedian Kathy Griffin continues to navigate the aftermath of her infamous 2017 Trump photo scandal. Once a regular fixture on CNN’s New Year’s Eve broadcast, Griffin has seen her star power diminish significantly in recent years. Indeed, she’s admitted herself that she’s lost “at least one-third” of her former audience.
The comedian, who recently described her life as a “s*** show right now” due to mental health struggles, has been attempting to rebuild her career through touring comedy shows. But here’s the thing – her latest promotional efforts suggest she may be leaning into, rather than away from, the political controversy that first derailed her mainstream success.
During what should have been a routine radio appearance to promote her tour “My Life on the PTSD-List,” Griffin managed to inject a new layer of inflammatory rhetoric into an already charged political atmosphere. Let that sink in – a wealthy entertainer using mental health terminology to market her comedy show.
“Come see me before I’m in one of those internment camps,” Griffin declared Tuesday on Chicago’s WGN radio, suggesting that President-elect Donald Trump would imprison his critics during his second term. The comment, while presented as comedy, represents a significant escalation in Griffin’s ongoing narrative about Trump, whom she claims to have known personally for three decades.
Hollywood Vs. Reality
“I’m on the enemies list. That’s very obvious,” Griffin continued. This was a reference to her controversial 2017 photo shoot that depicted her holding a mock-up of Trump’s bloodied, severed head. “He was very, very scared when I did a parody photo of him and a Halloween mask and a lot of ketchup. And he brings up my name every chance he gets.”
Despite Griffin’s provocative claims about potential internment camps, no evidence exists of Trump making such statements. In fact, these allegations mirror similar unsubstantiated claims made by the Harris campaign during the election cycle. This suggests a pattern of political fear-mongering that has become increasingly common among entertainment industry figures.
Griffin’s relationship with Trump spans back to their shared television network days. Back then, she was on Bravo and he hosted “The Apprentice” on NBC.
“At the time, you know, most of us just thought he was kind of a harmless buffoon,” Griffin claimed. She then added her ridiculous warnings about supposed enemy lists and detention facilities.
The comedian’s latest comments come at a time when she’s faced significant professional consequences for her anti-Trump stance. Following her 2017 photo controversy, Griffin was investigated by the Secret Service for conspiracy to murder the then-president. She was also placed on a no-fly list, and she saw her career opportunities dramatically decrease.
In an apparent attempt to defend her patriotism, Griffin cited her performances for American troops in Uzbekistan, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
“Don’t tell me I’m not a patriot, darn it,” she insisted.
Apparently, entertaining troops makes up for mock presidential assassinations these days.
The Bigger Picture
The incident highlights a growing disconnect between Hollywood’s political rhetoric and mainstream American values. While Griffin frames her comments as comedy, they represent a concerning trend of entertainment industry figures using their platforms to promote unfounded political fears rather than focusing on their artistic crafts.
As the nation moves toward another presidential transition, Griffin’s latest statements serve as a reminder of the deep divisions that continue to plague American public discourse. One might wonder if Griffin’s real fear isn’t Trump. Instead, perhaps it’s irrelevance in an entertainment industry that increasingly rewards political provocation over actual talent.
Key Takeaways:
- Hollywood elites continue weaponizing fear while claiming victimhood status.
- Griffin’s evolution from NBC insider to self-proclaimed political target exposes entertainment industry hypocrisy.
- Despite no evidence of “enemy lists,” liberal entertainers push divisive narratives for publicity.
- Career decline following anti-Trump stance reveals growing divide between Hollywood and mainstream America.
Maybe you shouldn’t have been such a pathetic human. You deserve it.