Meghan McCain, an American television personality, columnist, and author, is widely recognized for her work with major news networks like ABC News, Fox News, and MSNBC. As the daughter of prominent figures, Senator John McCain and diplomat Cindy McCain, she has been in the public eye from a young age, with her first public appearance dating back to the 1996 Republican National Convention.
October 23, 1984: Birth of Meghan McCain
Meghan Marguerite McCain was born on October 23, 1984, in Phoenix, Arizona.
1996: First Public Appearance
At 11 years old, Meghan McCain made her first public appearance at the 1996 Republican National Convention.
2000: Criticism of Karl Rove
In her 2012 book, Meghan McCain criticizes Republican strategist Karl Rove for his alleged role in attacks against her younger sister during her father's 2000 presidential campaign.
April 5, 2003: Debutante Ball
On April 5, 2003, Meghan McCain was presented at the Board of Visitors Debutante Ball at the Camelback Inn in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
2003: Shifting Stance on Iraq Invasion
Initially hesitant about the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Meghan McCain eventually supported her father's pro-intervention stance.
2004: Voting for John Kerry
Meghan McCain, registered as an independent voter at 18, voted for John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election.
2007: Graduation from Columbia University
Meghan McCain graduated from Columbia University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history.
2007: Launch of "McCain Blogette"
Meghan McCain launched her blog, "McCain Blogette," in 2007, documenting her father's presidential campaign and sharing her thoughts on various topics.
June 12, 2008: Publicly Joins the Republican Party
In a blog post on June 12, 2008, Meghan McCain announced her decision to register as a Republican, symbolizing her support for her father's presidential campaign.
October 2008: Campaign Trail Presence Limited
By October 2008, Meghan McCain's appearances on her father's campaign trail were limited by campaign staffers who found her to be "too controversial."
2008: Support for Repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Meghan McCain expressed her support for the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," advocating for openly gay and lesbian individuals to serve in the U.S. military, a position her father adopted before his 2008 presidential campaign.
2008: Guest Co-Host on The View
Prior to becoming a permanent co-host, Meghan McCain guest co-hosted "The View" in 2008.
January 2009: Begins Writing for The Daily Beast
Meghan McCain started writing for The Daily Beast in January 2009.
March 2009: Public Feud with Ann Coulter and Laura Ingraham
In March 2009, Meghan McCain publicly criticized conservative commentator Ann Coulter in an article for The Daily Beast. This criticism sparked a back-and-forth with conservative radio host Laura Ingraham, who made personal remarks about McCain's appearance.
April 2009: Signs Book Deal and Sparks Controversy with Republican Party Comments
In April 2009, Meghan McCain signed a six-figure book deal and made controversial statements about the Republican Party, suggesting a "war brewing" between the old and new generations. Her comments sparked criticism from conservative figures like Rush Limbaugh.
April 2009: Speech at Log Cabin Republicans Convention
Meghan McCain delivered a speech at the Log Cabin Republicans convention in April 2009, where she discussed her views on various cultural and political issues.
May 2009: Expresses Support for Sex Education and Criticizes Bristol Palin
On "The Colbert Report" in May 2009, Meghan McCain voiced her support for sex education and criticized Bristol Palin's abstinence campaign.
June 2009: NOH8 Campaign Participation
Meghan McCain participated in the NOH8 Campaign in June 2009, posing for a photo shoot protesting California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage.
September 2009: Guest Co-hosts "The View"
Meghan McCain was a guest co-host on "The View" in September 2009.
February 2010: Guest Co-hosts "The View" (Second Time)
Meghan McCain returned as a guest co-host on "The View" for a second time in February 2010.
September 2010: Appears on and Wins "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me"
Meghan McCain appeared on NPR's news quiz show "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" in September 2010 and won a prize for a listener.
September 2010: Releases Memoir "Dirty Sexy Politics"
Meghan McCain's memoir, "Dirty Sexy Politics," was released in September 2010. The book details her experiences during her father's presidential campaign and her views on the Republican Party, sparking mixed reviews.
2010: Guest Co-Host on The View
Meghan McCain returned as a guest co-host on "The View" in 2010.
May 2011: Appears in Skin Cancer Awareness PSA
Meghan McCain joined other celebrities in a public service announcement for skin cancer awareness in May 2011.
November 2011: MSNBC Analyst Appointment
Meghan McCain became an analyst on MSNBC in November 2011, where she quickly engaged in discourse with 2012 Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich.
2012: America, You Sexy Bitch: A Love Letter to Freedom Publication
Meghan McCain and comedian Michael Ian Black co-authored the book "America, You Sexy Bitch: A Love Letter to Freedom," which was published in 2012.
2012: Featured in Playboy Magazine
Meghan McCain was featured in the April issue of Playboy magazine in 2012.
September 2013: Raising McCain Premiere
Meghan McCain's road-based talk show, "Raising McCain," premiered on the Pivot cable and satellite television channel in September 2013.
January 2014: Raising McCain Cancellation
"Raising McCain" was canceled in January 2014 after a short run on Pivot.
May 2014: TakePart Live Co-Host
Meghan McCain joined Jacob Soboroff as a co-host on "TakePart Live" on Pivot in May 2014.
December 2014: TakePart Live Cancellation
"TakePart Live" was canceled in December 2014.
July 2015: Fox News Contributor
Meghan McCain joined Fox News as a contributor in July 2015.
2015: GLAAD Concert for Love and Acceptance Co-Host
Meghan McCain co-hosted GLAAD's Concert for Love and Acceptance in Nashville in 2015.
November 14, 2016: Outnumbered Co-Host Appointment
On November 14, 2016, Meghan McCain was announced as a regular co-host of the Fox News afternoon talk program "Outnumbered."
2016: Writing in Evan McMullin for President
In the 2016 presidential election, Meghan McCain chose to write in Evan McMullin, rather than vote for Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump.
July 2017: Engagement to Ben Domenech
Meghan McCain and Ben Domenech got engaged in July 2017.
September 2017: Departure from Fox News and Outnumbered
Meghan McCain left both "Outnumbered" and Fox News in September 2017.
October 9, 2017: The View Debut
Meghan McCain made her debut as a permanent co-host on ABC's "The View" on October 9, 2017.
November 21, 2017: Marriage to Ben Domenech
Meghan McCain married conservative writer and commentator Ben Domenech on November 21, 2017, at her family's ranch in Page Springs, Arizona.
September 1, 2018: Eulogy at John McCain's Funeral
Meghan McCain delivered an emotional eulogy at her father's funeral at Washington National Cathedral on September 1, 2018. In her eulogy, she described his passing as the "passing of American greatness" and delivered a pointed remark seen as a rebuke of Donald Trump: "The America of John McCain has no need to be made great again because America was always great."
2018: Death of John McCain
Meghan McCain's father, John McCain, passed away in 2018.
July 2019: Miscarriage Disclosure
In July 2019, Meghan McCain shared the news of her miscarriage earlier that year.
December 2019: Speaks at End Well Symposium
Meghan McCain spoke at the annual End Well Symposium in December 2019 about dealing with grief and death.
2019: Criticism of Ilhan Omar
Throughout 2019, Meghan McCain became a vocal critic of Representative Ilhan Omar, condemning her comments considered antisemitic even after Omar's apology. McCain's attempts to connect these comments to events like the Poway synagogue shooting drew criticism for falsely equating them and deflecting from the shooter's white supremacist ideology.
September 2020: Birth of First Daughter
Meghan McCain and Ben Domenech welcomed their first daughter in September 2020.
July 2021: Departure from The View
After four seasons, Meghan McCain announced her departure from "The View" in July 2021.
September 2021: Becomes a Columnist for the Daily Mail
Meghan McCain started working as an opinion columnist for the Daily Mail in September 2021.
2021: Condemnation of Capitol Attack and Call for Trump's Removal
Following the 2021 United States Capitol attack, Meghan McCain voiced her condemnation on "The View," labeling those involved as "domestic terrorists" and advocating for their treatment similar to Al-Qaeda members. Referring to then-President Trump as a "mad king," she called for his removal from office via the 25th Amendment.
April 2022: Bad Republican Memoir Release
In April 2022, Meghan McCain published her memoir, "Bad Republican," which sold 244 copies in its opening week.
January 2023: Birth of Second Daughter
Meghan McCain gave birth to her second daughter with Ben Domenech in January 2023.