Margaret Cho, the comedian and actress known for her outspoken support of the LGBTQ+ community, has made multiple headlines recently, as a TikTok video she posted on Sunday, July 12, addressing the death of South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. Cho, who is fifty-seven years old, has never been shy about sharing her views on politics. In her opinion, Graham's passing from a brief and sudden illness was something worth celebrating, given his decades of opposing LGBTQ+ rights as a Republican politician.In the video, Cho looked directly into the camera and said,"Bye, Lindsey, bye Lindsey Graham. From the closet to the coffin, real seamless. Real seamless."The comedian and actress didn't stop there, though. She also captioned her post "Bye gurl" and added hashtags including "#lgbtq" and "#pride." Cho also drew attention to the health of fellow Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, suggesting his death could be coming next."So, it's Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham... it does happen in threes," she stated. She then ended her video with a single word:"Hope!"As per a report shared by Us Weekly, McConnell has been in hospital since June 14, after he was found unconscious inside his home. Many viewers took to the comments section, with one calling Cho "such a horrible person."Margaret Cho faces online criticism after her video celebrating Lindsey Graham's death goes viral:Margaret Cho at The 14th Annual Queerties - Source: GettyMargaret Cho faced a significant amount of criticism online after her TikTok video was shared on X. As per a report shared by CBS News, Graham's death came shortly after he had returned from a trip to Ukraine and ahead of a scheduled appearance on Meet the Press that Sunday. His office released a statement regarding the news."Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period," they said.Many users who came across Margaret Cho's video on X were less than impressed with what she had to say. One user shared,"I don't know who she is...except I know she's evil. It's best to keep vile evil creatures out of your life. Let her wallow in her own hate and poison."Another user added,"These are the SAME people constantly screaming 'love' and 'acceptance' that also celebrate the death of someone they didn't agree with. They always prove themselves to be such subhuman hypocrites!"A third user was equally unimpressed, sharing,"Dem*n people. I could never celebrate a democrat's death."President Trump honors Lindsey Graham as senator's cause of death is made public:NATO Summit In Ankara Day 2 - Source: GettyAs per a report shared by CBS News, Graham's spokesperson confirmed on Sunday afternoon that preliminary findings from the Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia pointed to aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, a condition more commonly known as hardening of the arteries. The tear in the main artery leading from his heart made it a life-threatening situation. Records from an emergency call made to the senator's residence on Saturday evening also indicated that responders had been dispatched for cardiac arrest.President Trump, who told Meet the Press on Sunday that he had spoken with Graham the previous evening after the senator returned from Ukraine, noted that Graham had seemed perfectly fine during their conversation."Other than being tired he was fine," the president shared.Trump also took to Truth Social to pay his respects, calling Graham"one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known.""He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed," he added.Margaret Cho reveals she turned down a role in Heated Rivalry over fears of being detained at the border:Margaret Cho at Lambda Legal's Stand Up For Equality - Source: GettyCho's controversial video isn't the first time she has made headlines recently. Back in May 2026, the comedian had spoken openly about turning down a role in Heated Rivalry, sharing her reasoning on the I Never Liked You podcast. When asked about roles that got away, Cho said,"There's things that I haven't done that I should've done. Last year, I got a pilot script for a show that I really loved. But it shot in Canada, and I was so scared because I'm so vocal about hating ICE and hating this administration. I was like, 'I will get detained at the border, and I will be put in ICE detention if I go.'"Margaret Cho went on to share that the decision wasn't an easy one to make."I was struggling over it, and I talked to all these people about it, and I was super upset about it, and I said no. And it was 'Heated Rivalry,'" she continued.That being said, Margaret Cho has since watched the show and has even hosted rewatch parties for it. She made sure to point to one reason above all others for walking away from the opportunity."It's all because of Trump," she said.