Meghan McCain snapped atWhoopi Goldberg during Monday's episode of "The View ."- When Goldberg interjected for a commercial break, McCain yelled, "Why are you cutting me off?"
- The conservative host had been in the middle of a monologue about antisemitism and media bias.
Meghan McCain snapped at Whoopi Goldberg on Monday's episode of "The View," and the contentious clip is making the rounds online.
The panel of women had been discussing GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's recent antisemitic comments. Greene compared a mask mandate at the Capitol to the Holocaust.
While McCain said she "can't stand" Greene, the conservative host said the response to Greene could be "juxtaposed" with that of Rep. Ilhan Omar, who was accused of evoking antisemitic stereotypes in a 2019 tweet. Omar apologized amid intense backlash.
McCain then launched into a lengthy monologue about "blatant bias in the media," implying that antisemitism became a "hot topic" only when a Republican congresswoman made problematic comments.
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"I would love if the energy that is being put on one crazy woman in Congress - and by the way, if she is the face of the Republicans, then 'The Squad' is the face of the Democrats," she said, "I would love Democrats to put that same type of energy onto what's happening on the left because quite frankly, this is how people get red-pilled."
"The media doesn't want 'The Squad' to look bad. They just want Marjorie Taylor to look bad," she added. "Antisemitism is a huge problem everywhere in this country."
As she continued speaking, Goldberg agreed with her final comment before attempting to segue into a commercial break.
"Yes, it is. We're going to break, and when we come back, you can continue talking, but now we're going to break, so we'll be right back," Goldberg said.
McCain shouted over her cohost, "Why are you cutting me off?"
"I'm cutting you off because we have to go, Meghan," Goldberg replied, appearing frustrated.
Goldberg acts as moderator for debates and discussions on "The View." Since the show began filming remotely, producers have sometimes been forced to mute other hosts so Goldberg can introduce a commercial break.
But McCain's raised voice has raised eyebrows on social media, while many viewers are celebrating Goldberg's retort.
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Later in the episode, cohost
When the show returned from break, McCain continued with her thoughts on media bias and demanded more coverage of antisemitic hate crimes.
"I resent that remark," Behar replied.
"I've been talking about antisemitism on this show for 25 fricking years. Don't tell me what I'm supposed to be saying, Meghan," Behar added. "You should have some respect for that once in a blue moon."
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A representative for "The View" did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.