# Margaret Cho video sparks conservative backlash > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/margaret-cho-video-sparks-conservative-backlash > Updated: 2026-07-31T00:11:45.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In July 2026 comedian Margaret Cho posted a short video that began “Adiós Lindsey, adiós Lindsey Graham,” mocking the death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. The clip was amplified by the anti‑LGBTQ account Libs of TikTok and highlighted on Fox News, prompting an immediate wave of criticism from conservative commentators on X who accused Cho of celebrating a death and called for a boycott of her work. A later report noted that the outrage continued, with right‑wing pundits and co‑host Ana Navarro pointing to similar online posts that have mocked other Republican figures, including former President Donald Trump. The episode underscored ongoing cultural tensions between progressive entertainers and right‑wing media, and highlighted the role of social‑media platforms in magnifying partisan disputes. Overall, the incident evolved from an initial viral video and swift backlash to a broader discussion of political satire, media amplification, and the polarized environment surrounding commentary on political deaths. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Margaret Cho video mocking Lindsey Graham sparks right‑wing outrage Margaret Cho’s video mocking Senator Lindsey Graham’s death ignited conservative backlash, with Libs of TikTok reposting it and Fox News covering the controversy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/margaret-cho-video-mocking-lindsey-graham-sparks-rightwing-outrage ### 2026-07-20: Margaret Cho video mocks Lindsey Graham death, triggers conservative outrage Margaret Cho’s video mocking the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham sparked conservative backlash after being amplified by Libs of TikTok and covered by Fox News. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/margaret-cho-video-mocks-lindsey-graham-death-triggers-conservative-outrage --- Cite as: Margaret Cho video sparks conservative backlash. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/margaret-cho-video-sparks-conservative-backlash