Kathy Griffin Clarifies Real Photo with Donald Trump

Comedian Kathy Griffin recently addressed a photo of herself with President Donald Trump that she confirmed as real and not an AI creation. In a video on her YouTube channel, Griffin mentioned receiving the image from several individuals. She described Trump as “someone I used to know” but no longer maintains any connection with.

Griffin stated the photo was genuine, recalling a previous amiable relationship with Trump. She remarked, “I know, can you believe it?” referring to a time when Trump frequently attended events, often seen laughing at her jokes. Griffin emphasized the legitimacy of the photo by mentioning she could still fit into the dress worn in the image, which she estimated to be about 20 years old.

Despite her repeated criticisms of Trump, Griffin admitted affection for a particular photo that included financial TV personality Suze Orman. She noted that the image captured the essence of the 2000s when she often encountered Trump at various events.

Kathy Griffin’s past actions involving Trump have sparked notable controversy. In 2017, she posted an image of herself holding a mask resembling Trump’s severed head, which brought bipartisan criticism. The Secret Service investigated to determine whether the picture posed a threat to the president’s safety.

While Griffin initially apologized for the image, she later expressed pride in it, describing herself as “proud” and feeling “ahead of her time.” In an interview, Griffin stated that she now embraces the image, believing it reflects her perspective.

A response has been sought from the White House concerning this matter. The story includes contributions from Fox News’ Madison Columbo. For further inquiries, Associate Editor Lindsay Kornick can be contacted through Fox News Digital.