Meghan McCain facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Meghan McCain
McCain in 2018
Born	Meghan Marguerite McCain (1984-10-23) October 23, 1984 (age 40) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Education	Columbia University (BA)
Occupation	Television personality columnist author
Political party	Republican (2008–present) Independent (before 2008)
Spouse(s)	Ben Domenech ​ (m. 2017)​
Children	2
Parents	John McCain (father) Cindy McCain (mother)
Relatives	Joe McCain (uncle) John S. McCain Jr. (grandfather) Roberta McCain (grandmother) John S. McCain Sr. (great-grandfather)

Meghan Marguerite McCain (born October 23, 1984) is an American television host, writer, and author. She is known for sharing her opinions on news and politics. She has worked for major news networks like ABC News, Fox News, and MSNBC.

She is the daughter of John McCain, who was a famous politician, and Cindy McCain, a diplomat. Because of her well-known family, Meghan has been in the public eye for most of her life. She first appeared at the 1996 Republican National Convention as a child.

In 2007, she started a blog called McCain Blogette to write about her father's campaign for president. This brought her a lot of media attention. Later, she became a co-host on the popular talk shows Outnumbered and The View. After leaving The View in 2021, she began writing a column for the Daily Mail website.

Early Life and School

Meghan McCain was born in Phoenix, Arizona. She is the oldest of four children of John and Cindy McCain. She went to Phoenix Country Day School and later attended Xavier College Preparatory, a private all-girls Catholic high school.

After high school, she moved to New York City to attend Columbia University. In 2007, she graduated with a degree in art history. At first, McCain thought she wanted to be a music journalist. She even had internships at Newsweek magazine and the TV show Saturday Night Live.

Career Journey

Helping Her Father's Campaign

McCain campaigning with her father in 2008

In 2007, McCain started a blog called McCain Blogette. On her blog, she wrote about what it was like on her father's presidential campaign trail. She also shared her thoughts on things she enjoyed, like fashion, music, and pop culture.

In 2008, she officially joined the Republican Party to show her support for her father. She hoped he would become president and lead the country. She later wrote a children's book about her dad called My Dad, John McCain.

During the campaign, some of her father's staff thought her opinions were too strong. They felt her views sometimes caused controversy. Because of these disagreements, she eventually stopped working on the campaign in an official role.

Writing and Television Work

McCain (left) with her mother, Cindy McCain, during the 2012 Republican National Convention.

After the campaign, McCain began a new career as a writer and commentator. In 2009, she started writing for the news website The Daily Beast. She often wrote about her political views, which sometimes differed from other conservatives. This led to public debates with figures like radio host Laura Ingraham.

Because she was not afraid to share her unique opinions, some people said she had the same "maverick" spirit as her father. A maverick is someone who is independent and doesn't always follow their group's expectations.

In 2010, she published a book about her time on the campaign trail called ... Politics. The book received mixed reviews from critics.

Hosting on TV and Podcasting

McCain's career in television grew over the years. In 2013, she hosted her own show called Raising McCain. From 2016 to 2017, she was a co-host on the Fox News show Outnumbered.

In 2017, she joined the ABC talk show The View as a permanent co-host. She was known for having passionate and sometimes tense debates with the other hosts. She left the show in 2021 after four seasons.

After leaving The View, McCain started writing a column for the Daily Mail. In 2022, she released another book, a memoir titled Bad Republican. In late 2023, she launched her own podcast called Meghan McCain Has Entered the Chat. She later started another podcast, Citizen McCain, where she discusses politics and pop culture.

Political Views

McCain at the 2008 Republican National Convention.

McCain calls herself a Republican but says she has "liberal on social issues." When she was 18, she registered as an independent voter and voted for John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election.

She shares many of her father's views on topics like protecting the environment and supporting stem-cell research. However, she has also disagreed with him on some issues.

Support for Gay Rights

McCain is a strong supporter of gay rights. She believes in same-sex marriage and the right for gay couples to adopt children. In 2009, she and her mother, Cindy, posed for the NOH8 Campaign. This was a photo project to protest a law in California that banned same-sex marriage.

She also supported ending the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy, which prevented gay and lesbian people from serving openly in the military.

Speaking Out on Politics

McCain speaking at a rally in Washington, D.C., in 2021.

In 2018, McCain gave a powerful speech at her father's funeral. She spoke about his love for America. Many people saw her speech as a criticism of then-President Donald Trump's slogan, "Make America Great Again." She said, "The America of John McCain has no need to be made great again because America was always great."

In 2021, she strongly condemned the 2021 United States Capitol attack. On The View, she called the attackers "domestic terrorists" and said that President Trump should be removed from office for his role in the event.

Personal Life

In 2017, McCain married writer and commentator Ben Domenech. The wedding took place at her family's ranch in Page Springs, Arizona.

The couple has two daughters. Their first, Liberty, was born in September 2020. Their second daughter, Clover, was born in January 2023. In June 2025, McCain announced that she and her husband are expecting their third child, a boy.

Awards and Nominations

See also

• Broadcast journalism
• New Yorkers in journalism