Fox News’ Meghan McCain blasted CNN’s Brian Stelter when he criticized her show “Outnumbered,” asking him if he wants to compare her ratings to his own show.
Stelter called out “Outnumbered” on Twitter because during their Wednesday show the Fox hosts cited comments made by Stelter on Monday morning.
“‘Outnumbered?’ More like OUTDATED,” Stelter jabbed. “How Fox’s talk shows work: take a two-day-old uncontroversial comment from me, use it to complain about the media.”
How Fox’s talk shows work: take a two-day-old uncontroversial comment from me, use it to complain about the media https://t.co/CFByTTCzJ4 pic.twitter.com/T5WEQJ9qSG
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) July 6, 2017
McCain, who is a co-host on “Outnumbered,” went straight for the gut in her response.
“Want to compare the ratings on my ‘outdated’ show compared to yours?” she shot back.
Want to compare the ratings on my “outdated” show compared to yours? https://t.co/ahJ65YnsZK
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) July 6, 2017
Stelter tried to calm the waters, responding that he is a “fan” of McCain’s but doesn’t believe “ratings are the best gauge of quality, accuracy, and timelines.”
I’m a fan and frequent viewer (you know that!) but do you think ratings are the best gauge of quality, accuracy or timeliness?
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) July 6, 2017