Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleComedian Margaret Cho sparked online backlash after joking about the death of Senator Lindsey Graham in a Facebook Live video. Cho referenced long-standing rumors about Graham's sexuality, stating, "From the closet to the coffin, real seamless." She also mentioned Senator Mitch McConnell, who was recently hospitalized, and an unnamed third figure, implying a "three-part" pattern. Her comments drew widespread condemnation on X, with users criticizing her "hate" and calling for boycotts of her work. The hosts of The View also criticized the celebration of deaths, noting that such actions are "inhumane" and lack empathy for the deceased's family, referencing Trump's past comments. In fullMargaret Cho sparks backlash after mocking Lindsey Graham’s deathMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Comedian criticized over Lindsey Graham sexuality joke after his death
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleComedian Margaret Cho sparked online backlash after joking about the death of Senator Lindsey Graham in a Facebook Live video. Cho referenced long-standing rumors about Graham's sexuality, stating, "From the closet to the coffin, real seamless." She also mentioned Senator Mitch McConnell, who was recently hospitalized, and an unnamed third figure, implying a "three-part" pattern. Her comments drew widespread condemnation on X, with users criticizing her "hate" and calling for boycotts of her work. The hosts of The View also criticized the celebration of deaths, noting that such actions are "inhumane" and lack empathy for the deceased's family, referencing Trump's past comments. In fullMargaret Cho sparks backlash after mocking Lindsey Graham’s deathMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
