Comedian Kathy Griffin, known for her polarizing humor and political commentary, has once again made headlines with her assertion that she could soon face extreme repercussions for her past actions and public persona.
In a recent interview with Chicago’s WGN radio, Griffin implored fans to attend her latest comedy tour, My Life on the PTSD List, warning that it might be their last chance to see her perform before she faces government retaliation.
“Come see me before I’m in one of those internment camps,” Griffin said. “I’m on the enemies list. That’s very obvious.”
Griffin’s claim is tied to her long-standing feud with former President Donald Trump. The tension between the two dates back to 2017, when Griffin participated in a controversial photo shoot holding what appeared to be a bloodied, decapitated head resembling Trump.
The image sparked immediate outrage, leading to widespread condemnation and significant professional consequences for Griffin.
The fallout was swift and severe. Griffin was fired from her co-hosting role on CNN’s New Year’s Eve broadcast and lost numerous comedy gigs. The backlash, she says, has continued to haunt her career and personal life.
In her WGN interview, Griffin revisited the infamous incident, suggesting that Trump remains preoccupied with her actions. “He was very, very scared when I did a parody photo of him with a Halloween mask and a lot of ketchup,” she said. “He brings up my name every chance he gets.”
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Griffin has repeatedly expressed her belief that Trump has created a so-called “enemies list” to target individuals who have publicly criticized him.
In a September 2024 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Griffin doubled down on this claim, describing Trump as vindictive and petty.
“He’s going to pick us off, one by one, like bowling pins, and I’m not kidding, and I’m not being paranoid,” she said.
Griffin speculated that Trump’s list includes not just her but also prominent figures like Jimmy Kimmel, Jon Stewart, and Rosie O’Donnell. “He doesn’t want to be president or do any president-ing,” Griffin quipped. “If he gets re-elected, he’ll spend his days going after people. He’s so much crazier than he was the first go-round.”
While Griffin did not provide specifics on how Trump might “punish” those on his alleged list, her comments reflect her ongoing concerns about political retaliation.
Griffin has a history of making stark political statements. In 2022, she warned that voting for Republican candidates could lead America toward a civil war.
Critics labeled her comments hyperbolic, while her supporters argued they underscored genuine fears about the country’s political direction.
Beyond politics, Griffin has faced significant personal challenges in recent years. Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021, she underwent vocal cord surgery that temporarily left her unable to speak.
However, the surgery was successful, and Griffin has since returned to the stage to resume her stand-up career.
Griffin’s latest tour, My Life on the PTSD List, signals her attempt to reclaim her space in comedy while addressing the personal and professional fallout from her feud with Trump.
For now, Griffin’s message to her fans is clear: “Come see me before it’s too late.” Whether this is a genuine warning or a clever marketing tactic, it underscores the comedian’s ability to stay in the spotlight—even amidst controversy.
