Former "The View" co-host Meghan McCain recently weighed in on the controversy surrounding actor Jonah Hill and allegations of "emotional abuse" made by his ex-girlfriend, professional surfer Sarah Brady. McCain expressed her disagreement with Brady's assessment of Hill's behavior, arguing that his requests in the leaked text messages reflect common relationship dynamics rather than abuse.

Brady released text messages purportedly from Hill outlining his expectations for a partner. These included refraining from surfing with men, maintaining appropriate friendships with men, modeling, posting certain types of photos on social media, and avoiding friendships with women he deemed "unstable." McCain contended that Hill's stipulations, while perhaps unconventional, simply communicated his preferences for a romantic relationship. She suggested that if the genders were reversed, such requests might not be interpreted as abusive.

McCain questioned the labeling of Hill's communication as "misogynistic," suggesting that in the current social climate, men's requests for modesty or restraint from their female partners are often unfairly characterized. She drew parallels to the scrutiny faced by women who embrace traditional roles, highlighting the double standard in how such expectations are perceived depending on the gender expressing them.

Following McCain's op-ed, Brady released additional text messages, including exchanges in which she and Hill were allegedly "sexting" two months before Hill was publicly seen with his current partner, Olivia Millar. Brady expressed her discomfort with Hill's behavior, citing it as a "huge triggering violation." While Hill appeared to acknowledge the sexting, he characterized Brady's sharing of past texts as a breach of trust. McCain's initial commentary predated these later revelations, but she generally advocated for giving Hill the benefit of the doubt, emphasizing the importance of considering all sides of a story before rushing to judgment.