Meghan McCain doesn’t hold back when it comes to Jimmy Kimmel. The political commentator publicly blasted the late-night host after Kimmel mocked Spencer Pratt’s failed mayoral bid in Los Angeles, calling the comedian “vicious” and “heartless” in a fiery post on social media. Meghan McCain’s criticism quickly sparked heated debate online, with some agreeing with her assessment of Jimmy Kimmel while others accusing her of hypocrisy.
The controversy began after Kimmel poked fun at “The Hills” alum Spencer Pratt during Tuesday night’s monologue on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Pratt, who ran as the Republican candidate and received an endorsement from President Donald Trumphad previously promised to leave Los Angeles if either incumbent Mayor Karen Bass or City Councilwoman Nithya Raman won.
After Pratt failed to advance in the mayoral primary, Kimmel seized the moment. “He clearly promised that if Karen Bass or Nithya Raman were elected mayor, he would move out of LA,” Kimmel said. “He said he was done with LA, and Spencer, if you’re watching, we’re so sorry to see you go.”
The late-night host then jokingly offered to help Pratt move. “You said you were going to go, and I know things can be tight right now, especially out-of-state donation money is running out,” he said. “Moving is expensive. So to help you out, we rented you a U-Haul.”
The comedian even unveiled a decorated U-Haul truck complete with balloons, a cutout of Pratt looking sad, and a sign reading “Just defeated.” “Our staff spent all day decorating for you — and everyone will notice you and wave goodbye when you leave,” Kimmel joked.
He later added that he hoped Pratt and wife Heidi Montag would be “happy wherever” they ended up.
McCain Calls Kimmel ‘Mean’ and ‘Heartless’
McCain, daughter of the late Sen. John McCain, wasted little time responding to the segment. Taking to X on Wednesday, the former “View” co-host blasted Kimmel in blunt terms. “Jimmy Kimmel is an evil, heartless scumbag, and no amount of on-air crying will convince me or anyone else otherwise,” McCain wrote.
She followed up with an even harsher criticism of the ABC personality, writing: “The day he’s off will be a better day for the country.”
McCain’s remarks quickly divided social media users. Some supported her criticism of Kimmel, arguing that late-night television has become overly political.
“If we could just get rid of his show and ‘The View,’ the world would be a better place!” wrote a person. Another user added that “it’s a travesty that the ABC gets privileged use of the public airwaves for divisive, narrow-minded and biased shows like this.”
Others noted the difference between a late night host and a politician. “Good because Jimmy Kimmel is checking bills in the entertainment industry and not running our country,” wrote one commenter. “Fuck off Meghan.”
Meanwhile, some pushed back hard against McCain’s outrage. Several critics pointed to Donald Trump’s past criticism of his father, Sen. John McCain, after Trump controversially said in 2015 that he was “not a war hero.”
“Did anyone ever hear Meghan defend her father @SenJohnMcCain against the horrible lies Trump told about her father????” asked one user. Another person wrote: “You support Donald Trump! He says more mean things about your dead father, you are a hypocrite!!! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU???”
Spencer Pratt fires back at Jimmy Kimmel’s Moving Joke
Pratt didn’t seem particularly amused by Kimmel’s elaborate joke or his offer to help him leave Los Angeles. After Kimmel revealed a decorated U-Haul truck during his monologue, the former reality star took to social media to remind the late night host why moving isn’t exactly a problem these days.
“Jimmy Kimmel, I guess you missed the part of the story, I don’t need a U-Haul … I have nothing left to pack,” Pratt wrote alongside footage showing the aftermath of the devastating Pacific Palisades fire that destroyed his family’s home.
The former “Hills” star has repeatedly spoken publicly about losing everything in the January 2025 wildfire, even previously shutting down another fan’s offer to help him move.
After a social media user offered to send him moving boxes, Pratt replied bluntly: “No, Karen Bass burned my house down. Everything I owned burned in my house.”
Spencer Pratt’s political run was cut short
Pratt entered the Los Angeles mayoral race after the fire and received endorsements from several celebrities along with an endorsement from President Donald Trump. The reality star despite an early push ultimately fell short in the June 2 primary.
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