The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire is coming under fire for its decision to post a tweet of Meghan McCain grieving her dead father, John McCain, with the caption “Happy Holidays.”
The tweet, which remains up at the time of this piece’s publication, depicts a grief-stricken McCain sobbing over the flag-draped casket of her father. Sen. McCain passed away August 25, 2018, which made Thursday the 4-year anniversary of his death.
Happy Holidays pic.twitter.com/ueTMW3Dgcj
— Libertarian Party NH (@LPNH) August 25, 2022
Even fellow Libertarian Justin Amash, who became the party’s first congressional member in 2021 when he officially switched parties, had some harsh words for the group.
“This is a horrible, disgusting tweet. I already know the response will be that McCain advocated wars and military actions that are horrible and disgusting. That doesn’t justify being cruel to his family and loved ones. If you want to bring people to libertarianism, show humanity,” he wrote.
This is a horrible, disgusting tweet. I already know the response will be that McCain advocated wars and military actions that are horrible and disgusting. That doesn’t justify being cruel to his family and loved ones. If you want to bring people to libertarianism, show humanity.
— Justin Amash (@justinamash) August 26, 2022
McCain responded by slamming the organization’s decision to use her grief to celebrate her father’s passing.
This is the official twitter account of the state of New Hampshire’s Libertarian political party.
I really fear for the future of the world and how we have come to treat each other – especially on social media.
I hope no one ever does anything like this to any of you. https://t.co/ioIjq3kxv0
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) August 26, 2022
I’m actually sadly used to this type of thing – my public grief and pain have become something comedians make YouTube videos about as “comedy”.
The worst part is what this does for other people in severe pain and grief – god forbid anyone displays it publicly and its documented. https://t.co/ioIjq33ut0
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) August 26, 2022
This photo is the most pain I’ve ever been in – physically, emotionally – worse than any moment of childbirth. I thought it was going to kill me.
But I didn’t and it made me the woman I am today. I’m made of steel.
To anyone who feels like I did here, it passes, I truly promise https://t.co/ioIjq33ut0
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) August 26, 2022
How I survived the grief:
God. Friends. Family. Intense therapy. Medication.
I am not ashamed of feeling pain publicly. Today is the 4 year anniversary of my dads death and to anyone who is here or has been here – YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Reach out, ask for help, it will get better.. https://t.co/ioIjq3kxv0
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) August 26, 2022
The use of the photo was largely condemned, even by conservatives who have voiced disagreement with McCain and her father in the past. (** Language warning)
What’s the matter with you.
— Allie Beth Stuckey (@conservmillen) August 26, 2022
Politics has always been nasty, but I’m having a hard time imagining how empty and broken one has to be to post something this repugnant and low.
— Brian Normoyle (@BrianNormoyle) August 26, 2022
Wtf is wrong with you? Shameful.
— Brandon Darby (@brandondarby) August 26, 2022
This is absolutely disgusting. https://t.co/JFfsNFthTt
— Kimberly Klacik (@kimKBaltimore) August 26, 2022
Do you think most people in the liberty movement would like to be represented by tweets like this?
I think most would find it morally grotesque and desperately attention-seeking. If I’m wrong, OK, then that’s not a movement I want anything to do with. https://t.co/3xvx3mgDwj
— Brad Polumbo 🇺🇸⚽️🏳️🌈 (@brad_polumbo) August 26, 2022
This is fucking awful
god damn https://t.co/7P34DglfTQ
— Tim Pool (@Timcast) August 26, 2022
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Sierra Marlee is a millennial whose hunger for the truth in a world of fake news has led her to write. Marlee also contributes to BizPac Review.
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