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Meghan McCain has powerfully down-to-earth response to being called ‘old and ugly’

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06.08.2026

“Wouldn’t it be great to age on a global stage?” said no woman ever. Meghan McCain is not pulling any punches after people seemingly discovered she’s no longer a young adult. Recently, the late Senator John McCain’s daughter stirred the proverbial pot, but not with anything she said about politics. It’s her face that has ruffled some people’s tail feathers.

McCain hosts a podcast called Citizen McCain, where she discusses politics and today’s political climate. Discussing politics is risky business in any climate, so receiving hate isn’t new to the political pundit. What is new is the commentary about her physical appearance. The former talk show co-host was criticized for her weight mere weeks after giving birth to her third child. But this time, the comments left her body and focused on her face.

Offended by her face?

After a particularly audience-engaging episode on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, commentary started going haywire. Instead of focusing on the episode’s content, people began picking apart McCain’s appearance. The scrutiny became so intense that the mom of three decided to discuss it head-on in the most down-to-earth way possible. Her approach likely crosses political lines since no woman is immune to unsolicited comments about their appearance as they age.

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