In a moment more befitting reality TV than a high-profile women’s summit, former Trump senior counselor Kellyanne Conway confronted conservative podcaster Meghan McCain over years-old comments about her marriage. The dramatic exchange reportedly occurred backstage at The Washington Post’s post-election Global Women’s Summit, organized by Tina Brown, founder of The Daily Beast.
Conway Confronts McCain Over “Gross” Comments
According to The Daily Beast, Conway, now divorced from anti-Trump attorney George Conway, addressed a long-standing grievance with McCain after their panel discussion concluded. McCain, a former co-host of The View, had previously described the Conways’ marriage as “gross” during TV appearances on The View and Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live.
Eyewitnesses described the backstage scene as reminiscent of a Real Housewives episode. One source told The Daily Beast, “Conway waited until the cameras were off to address McCain, but it was intense.”
Conway later confirmed the confrontation, telling the outlet, “I waited until the cameras and microphones were off to privately and calmly address the very public insults she has directed at my family. She may wish to outrun her recent past as a years-long resident Mean Girl on The View and Bravo, where her mouth was a spigot of vile and bile hurled toward people and topics she does not know, including my marriage and children.”
McCain’s Response: “A Bizarre Experience”
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McCain, known for both defending and criticizing Trump, reportedly did not anticipate such an encounter at a professional event. Describing the experience as “bizarre,” McCain said, “The only reason why their marriage was ever a hot topic was because they were constantly airing their dirty laundry to America.”
The heated exchange reportedly left McCain visibly shaken, highlighting the long-running tensions between the two women, both prominent figures in the conservative political sphere.
Public and Private Lives Collide
The Conway-McCain feud has roots in the Conway family’s highly publicized and often contradictory political stances. While Kellyanne Conway remains a steadfast ally of Trump, her ex-husband, George Conway, gained prominence as a vocal anti-Trump Republican and co-founder of The Lincoln Project. Their public disagreements often made headlines, fueling criticism from figures like McCain, who questioned their decision to air their differences publicly.
A Summit Overshadowed by Drama
While the summit aimed to foster discussions on the impact of the recent election on women, the Conway-McCain confrontation stole the spotlight, drawing attention to the often-personalized nature of political feuds. The dramatic scene serves as a reminder of the stark divisions within conservative circles, even as the GOP coalesces around Trump for his return to power.
For a summit intended to celebrate women’s achievements and resilience, the backstage clash underscores how personal grudges and political drama can overshadow more significant discussions, even among those who claim to champion similar causes.
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