Meghan McCain says Meryl Streep's Golden Globes speech is 'why Trump won,' and faces backlash
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"It kind of broke my heart when I saw it, and I still can't get it out of my head, because it wasn't in a movie," Streep said. "It was real life. And this instinct to humiliate, when it's modeled by someone in the public platform, by someone powerful, it filters down into everybody's life, because it kind of gives permission for other people to do the same thing. Disrespect invites disrespect, violence incites violence. And when the powerful use their position to bully others, we all lose."
Streep's remarks have been applauded by many in and out of Hollywood. However, Meghan McCain, a Fox News contributor and daughter of Republican Senator John McCain, took to Twitter Sunday night to knock Streep's speech:
This followed with many people who are supportive of Streep's speech going after McCain:
But the most heated was comedian Billy Eichner, who tweeted this reaction to McCain's tweet:
McCain fired back:
Which then led the "Billy on the Street" host to react in a series of tweets:
Watch Streep's remarks from the Golden Globes on Trump below:
This Meryl Streep speech is why Trump won. And if people in Hollywood don't start recognizing why and how - you will help him get re-elected
- Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) January 9, 2017
It is a credit to Meryl Streep's star power that people are saying she swung the election with a speech she gave 2 months after the voting.
- Josh Gondelman (@joshgondelman) January 9, 2017
.@MeghanMcCain so Meryl Streep explaining the multicultural identity of Hollywood and championing empathy is why Trump won? Please enlighten
- Eddie Huang (@MrEddieHuang) January 9, 2017
So, just to be clear, @MeghanMcCain -- you're in SUPPORT of powerful rich ppl making fun of the disabled? Your father must be so proud
- Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) January 9, 2017
Um she asked him not to make fun of disabled people and advocated for the freedom of the press and the arts you fucking moron https://t.co/IzZexd7Bb4
- billy eichner (@billyeichner) January 9, 2017
.@billyeichner calling republicans like me "fucking morons" is a great way for Hollywood to bridge the cultural divide. Enjoy your bubble.
- Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) January 9, 2017
Love being told I live in a bubble by the daughter of a millionaire politician who sometimes guest co-hosts Hoda and Kathie Lee.
- billy eichner (@billyeichner) January 9, 2017
And I have no desire to "bridge the cultural divide" with ignorant voters who don't respect other cultures!
- billy eichner (@billyeichner) January 9, 2017
And now if you'll excuse me I'm late for the Weinstein/Netflix party.
- billy eichner (@billyeichner) January 9, 2017
At tonight's #GoldenGlobes we honor Hollywood legend Meryl Streep with the prestigious Cecil B. Demille Award. pic.twitter.com/dxpeCDNXY6
- Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 9, 2017
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