Meghan McCain Calls on Republicans to Impeach Trump (Video)

'The View': Meghan McCain Calls on Republicans to Impeach Trump: 'Threat of Violence Is Still Here' (Video)

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Meghan McCain spoke directly to her own party on Monday’s episode of “The View,” demanding that Republicans hold Trump and his supporters to the same standards they would hold a Democratic president.

“People are really worried about violence on Inauguration Day. I think they have to send a direct message, Republicans and Democrats, that this cannot stand and there have to be ramifications for what happened,” McCain said, referencing last week’s Capitol riots. “This is one of the worst domestic terror attacks in our history.”

She continued, “I have said this on this show numerous times: Facts are stubborn things. Normally I say it in relationship to Democrats — now I’m saying it to Republicans. If President Obama had incited this kind of riot, where he had lied to his voters, lied about the election and then sent a mob of people up on Capitol Hill where the vice president could have been killed or worse, there would be absolute bedlam worse than we’re seeing now.”

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.@MeghanMcCain: “They have to send a direct message, Republicans and Democrats, that this cannot stand and there have to be ramifications.”

“If we let this stand and we don’t have 100% for impeachment [or] the 25th Amendment… the existential threat of violence is still here.” pic.twitter.com/6anKqVy4nH

— The View (@TheView) January 11, 2021

Whoopi Goldberg chimed in, murmuring “Oh my God” in agreement when McCain pointed out how conservatives would have reacted if the insurrection at the Capitol had taken place while Obama was president.

“So the problem I’m having now, and I’m just speaking to my own party — there has to be intellectual consistency in this,” McCain continued. “Because we always go on TV and say we are the party of law and order, we are the party of the ideals, we are the party of ramifications for people that screw with America, we’re gonna put a boot in your you-know-what if you screw with the American way. I have said that. So why is it different when it’s MAGA supporters? That’s where I’m really confused right now. If we let this stand and we don’t have 100% for impeachment, the 25th amendment, anything and everything to get him out now — the existential threat of violence is still here.”

Watch the clip above.

Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2021 (Photos)

A look at all the stars in movies, TV, music, sports and media we've lost this year
Mike Fenton •
The "E.T." and "Back to the Future" casting director died Jan. 1. He was 85 years old.
Joan Micklin Silver •
The director best known for the films "Hester Street" and "Crossing Delancey" died Jan. 1 due to vascular dementia. She was 85.
Gerry Marsden •
Gerry Marsden, lead singer of the British pop band Gerry and the Pacemakers, died Jan. 3 after an infection of the heart. He was 78.
Kerry Vincent •
"Food Network Challenge" judge and cake designing expert Kerry Vincent passed away Jan. 4. She was 75 years old.
Barbara Shelley •

"Dr. Who" actress and "Queen of Hammer" horror film star Barbara Shelley died Jan. 4. She was 88.
Tanya Roberts •
Former Bond Girl and star of "A View to Kill," "Charlie's Angels" and "That 70s Show," Tanya Roberts, was confirmed dead Jan. 5 after initial erroneous reports that she had passed away and then was still alive. Roberts died of a urinary tract infection that spread to other organs. She was 65 years old.
Eric Jerome Dickey •

Renowned author Eric Jerome Dickey, whose 29 works included "Sister, Sister," died Jan. 5 after a battle with cancer. He was 59.
Neil Sheehan •

Acclaimed journalist, Pentagon Papers leaker and Pulitzer Prize winner Neil Sheehan died Jan. 7 from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was 84.
Marion Ramsey •

Marion Ramsey, best known for playing soft-spoken Officer Laverne Hooks in the "Police Academy" franchise, died on Jan. 7 in her Los Angeles home.
Dearon " Deezer D" Thompson •

Actor and rapper Deezer D died Jan. 8 at his home in Los Angeles. The former "ER" star was 55.
Tommy Lasorda •

Tommy Lasorda, who spent 71 seasons playing with and managing the Los Angeles Dodgers, died Jan. 8. He was 93.
Dave Creek •

Dave Creek, lead character designer who'd worked on FOX's "Bob's Burgers" show since it debuted in 2011, died Jan. 8 after a skydiving accident. He was 42.
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Michael Apted •

Michael Apted, director of documentary films including "Up" and "The Coal Miner's Daughter," died Jan. 8. He was 79.
John Reilly •

"General Hospital" star and " Beverly Hills 90210" actor John Reilly died Jan. 10. He was 84 years old.
Marsha Zazula •

Marsha Zazula, co-founder of Megaforce Records, the record label that launched Metallica's debut album and career, died Jan. 10. She was 68.
Stacy Title •

Stacy Title, director of films including "Let the Devil Wear Black," "The Last Supper" and "The Bye Bye Man," died Jan. 11 after a battle with ALS. She was 56.
Sheldon Adelson •

GOP financier and casino mogul Sheldon Adelson died Jan. 12. He was 87.
Jessica Campbell •

"Freaks and Geeks" and "Election" actress Jessica Campbell passed away unexpectedly Dec. 29, but her family announced her death Jan. 13. She was 38.
Siegfried Fischbacher •

The other half of legendary Las Vegas magic and animal act Siegfried & Roy died on Jan. 13 of pancreatic cancer, according to the Washington Post. He was 81.

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Angie Jakusz • Cassandra Anne “Angie” Jakusz, a former contestant on “Survivor: Palau," who earned the nickname "No Fun Angie," died on Jan. 8 after battling cancer. She was 40.
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Joanne Rogers • Acclaimed pianist and the widow of Fred Rogers, better known as beloved children’s TV host Mister Rogers, died on Jan. 14. She was 92.
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Peter Mark Richman • The actor who appeared on numerous series, including “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Dynasty,” died on Jan. 14 at the age of 93.
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Sylvain Sylvain • The guitarist and founding member of the pioneering rock group New York Dolls died on Jan. 13 following a battle with cancer. He was 69.
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Philip J. Smith • The Tony Award winner, who led Broadway’s Shubert Organization for decades, died on Jan. 15 at age 89. His cause of death was complications from COVID-19, according to his daughters Linda Phillips and Jennifer Stein.
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