Escalation: Margaret Cho Mocks Lindsey Graham's Death
On Sunday, July 12, hours after news of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death at age 71, comedian Margaret Cho posted a social-media video mocking the South Carolina Republican; Fox News and AOL say she suggested Donald Trump could be next.
The Independent reports Cho also joked about Graham’s sexuality in the video, referencing long-standing rumors, while Fox News characterizes the clip as mocking his death.
Fox News says Cho faced backlash from conservatives over the video, and The Independent describes broader online criticism following her remarks.
TMZ and AOL say the post came within hours of Graham’s death, with TMZ publishing its story July 12, Fox News on July 13, and AOL running follow-ups on July 13 and July 14.
Outlets differ on the platform: TMZ and both AOL pieces call it a TikTok video, while Fox News and The Independent say it was posted on Facebook or via Facebook Live.
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