Kathy Griffin Reveals Status of Federal Investigation After Donald Trump Photo Controversy
Kathy Griffin has had a difficult few months after sharing a controversial photo shoot in which [...]
Kathy Griffin's Federal Investigation Case
Griffin confirmed on Twitter that she is no longer under federal investigation following the release of the controversial photo.
"TODAY. The @AP has to clarify. I am no longer under federal investigation," the comedian wrote on Friday, July 28. "The case is closed, I have been completely exonerated. Finally."
TODAY. The @AP has to clarify. I am no longer under federal investigation. The case is closed, I have been completely exonerated. Finally. pic.twitter.com/1AGZ0dCMDN
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) July 28, 2017
In her tweet, Griffin shared a screen grab from the Associated Press report that future explains the situation.
Griffin received immense backlash for the photo and was fired from CNN's New Year's Eve special as a repercussion.
"CNN has terminated our agreement with Kathy Griffin to appear on our New Year's Eve program," the network tweeted, after calling the images "disgusting and offensive."
In addition to social media criticism, her fellow Hollywood stars added their two cents in on the controversy.
prevnextRoseanne Barr Slammed Griffin
Roseanne Barr isn't one to mince words, and the sitcom star blasted Griffin in defense of President Trump's son, Barron Trump.
two of my grandsons r Barron Trump's age. I would slap the fuck out of any bitch or any prick who upset them-trust me on that.
— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) May 31, 2017
The 63-year-old actress tweeted: "two of my grandsons r Barron Trump's age. I would slap the f*ck out of any b*tch or any pr*ck who upset them - trust me on that."
The Roseanne star was referring to the highly controversial image from Griffin's latest photoshoot.
Shortly after her sharing her message about slapping Griffin, Barr was met by a swift response from her Twitter fans and followers. Many commenters echoed her sentiment saying that they have the same reaction if someone upset their grandchildren.
As for Barron Trump, the youngster reportedly believed that the gruesome image was real and that something horrible happened to his father. Barron was watching TV at home with his mother when the Kathy Griffin photo appeared on the screen. Barron reportedly panicked and screamed, "Mommy, Mommy!"
Trump confirmed via Twitter that his son was horrified over the incident.
The former Apprentice star tweeted: "Kathy Griffin should be ashamed of herself. My children, especially my 11 year old son, Barron, are having a hard time with this. Sick!"
prevnextKathy Griffin should be ashamed of herself. My children, especially my 11 year old son, Barron, are having a hard time with this. Sick!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 31, 2017
Alec Baldwin Offered Support
Griffin didn't receive all hate from the photo. Alec Baldwin offered support to the comedian in a series of tweets.
Warning: The following tweets feature graphic language.
1- Dear Kathy Griffin,
Kathy....baby...I've been there.
— AlecBaldwin (@AlecBaldwin) June 3, 2017
The whole Henry Hyde thing w Conan, where we bring out an oxygen mask at the end?
In 1998, Baldwin appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and, while discussing Bill Clinton's impeachment, got worked up and said he would go to politician Henry Hyde's house and stone him to death, and would then go to his house to kill his wife and children. The tirade ended with O'Brien intervening and putting an oxygen mask over his mouth in hopes of getting him to calm down.
At the time, Baldwin came under fire for his threats, much like the criticism Griffin is currently facing.
2- a joke. That's what I thought. That's what we intended. No one walked out of the studio and said, "No! We're serious!"
— AlecBaldwin (@AlecBaldwin) June 3, 2017
No one.
3- but all your gutless, weasels in the GOP insisted that I actually threatened Hyde. They played the victim beautifully.
— AlecBaldwin (@AlecBaldwin) June 3, 2017
In addition to Baldwin being politically active, he combined his acting talents with his passionate dislike of Donald Trump beginning in October when he mimicked the former reality star for Saturday Night Live. He has continued to mock Trump in the months since, possibly not realizing that portraying the former Home Alone 2 star would lead to a regular gig following his election.
4- Kathy...fuck them. Fuck them all. No 1 believes u meant 2 threaten Trump. Trump is such a senile idiot, all he has is Twitter fights.
— AlecBaldwin (@AlecBaldwin) June 3, 2017
prev5- ignore him. Like the leaders of all the other countries in the world. Ignore him.
— AlecBaldwin (@AlecBaldwin) June 3, 2017