Kathy Griffin jokes Barron regularly texts her about Trump photo scandal: 'Don't kill my daddy'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kathy Griffin is revisiting one of the most controversial moments of her career with a surprising claim involving Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump.
The comedian recently told Entertainment Weekly that Barron still thinks she could harm his father following the backlash over her 2017 photo featuring a fake, bloodied head mask resembling Donald Trump. Griffin claimed that Barron sends her a message about once a month.
When asked whether anyone still believed she wanted to harm Donald Trump, Griffin replied, “Barron does.” She then claimed, “He'll send me a note once a month just saying, ‘Don't kill my daddy.’ But, you know, Barron, he's the sensitive one. What can I do?”
Kathy Griffin's 2017 photo sparked major backlash
In 2017, Kathy Griffin appeared in a photo shoot holding a fake, bloody and gory mask that looked similar to Donald Trump's face. The image quickly went viral and triggered intense backlash.
Donald Trump responded publicly at the time, saying Kathy Griffin should be ashamed of herself. He also said that his children, particularly Barron Trump, were having a hard time because of the disturbing image.
Griffin faced major fallout after the photo was released. She lost sponsorship deals and was removed as a co-host of CNN's New Year's Eve coverage.
She initially apologized for the photo but later took back that apology and criticized Donald Trump, calling him a “bully.”
Donald Trump reveals Barron was affected by the image
Donald Trump's reaction to the photo also brought attention to how Barron Trump had responded to the controversy.
Griffin's latest comments now bring Barron back into the story years after the original incident. Her claim about the alleged messages has not been independently confirmed.
Kathy Griffin says she was targeted after the controversy
The comedian has continued to speak about the controversy and the reaction it sparked around her career. At the time, Kathy Griffin also argued that the backlash against her was shaped by sexism.
According to an NBC News report, she said the situation would not have happened if she were a man.
“I’m not afraid of Donald Trump,” Griffin said at the time.
