Comedian Kathy Griffin addressed an old photo of herself with President Donald Trump, confirming its authenticity in a video posted to her YouTube channel on June 11, 2026. Griffin stated that the image, which shows them sitting together at an event, is not an AI-generated photo. She described Trump as 'someone I used to know' but indicated that she no longer wishes to maintain that relationship. Griffin recounted that they had a friendly rapport in the past, where he would laugh at her jokes. She acknowledged that while she has often criticized Trump, she still appreciates some images from that time, including one with financial TV personality Suze Orman. Griffin also referred to the backlash she faced in 2017 after posting a controversial image resembling Trump's severed head, which led to investigations by the Secret Service. Although she initially apologized for that image, she has since retracted her apology and expressed pride in it, stating that she believes she was 'ahead of her time.'
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- loaded language: 'bloody Trump photo sparked outrage'
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- editorializing: Griffin drew bipartisan backlash
- editorializing: Griffin was investigated by the Secret Service
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Kathy Griffin Clarifies Old Photo with Donald Trump
Kathy Griffin confirmed the authenticity of an old photo with Donald Trump, stating that it is not AI-generated. In a YouTube video, she reflected on their past friendly relationship while acknowledging the backlash she faced for a controversial image in 2017. Griffin has since expressed pride in that image, claiming she was 'ahead of her time.'
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- ✕ loaded language: 'frequent attacks'
- ✕ loaded language: 'bloody Trump photo sparked outrage'
- ✕ loaded language: 'Perseus-style, wanted to decapitate'
- ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- ✕ framing: selective emphasis on Griffin's past controversies
- ✕ editorializing: Griffin drew bipartisan backlash
- ✕ editorializing: Griffin was investigated by the Secret Service
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Kathy Griffin addresses old photo of her and Trump appearing to be friendly
Kathy Griffin Clarifies Old Photo with Donald Trump