She’s the popular Sunrise host who clashed with comedian Kathy Griffin over her infamous Donald Trump photo last year.
And Samantha Armytage has defended the US Commander In Chief arguing that while he may not be the ideal president, the incessant mocking is becoming ‘boring.’
Writing in her column for Stellar on Sunday, the 41-year-old was discussing her love of political history and the three films – LBJ, The Post and Darkest Hour that she watched on a recent long haul flight.
Leave him alone! Samantha Armytage has defended US President Donald Trump arguing that while he may not be the ideal president, the incessant mocking is becoming ‘boring’
‘It got me thinking about our present world leaders. sure they are still all seriously flawed and ego-driven and waging wars…But where’s the brilliance?,’ Sam wrote.
She then stuck up for the maligned US president saying it was no surprise that a country that elevates the Kardashians to such heights would elect a ‘reality TV star.’
‘It’s actually getting boring to bag the man these days (and you know i loathe a pile on,’ she said.

Yawn: ‘It’s actually getting boring to bag the man these days (and you know i loathe a pile on,’ she said
She went on to argue that the world would be better off if citizens took a more proactive approach to criticising their leaders.
‘Can we have less of the ‘little rocket man’ jibes — and more of the ‘you cannot reason with a tiger when your head is in its mouth’? ‘ she asked ‘Let’s tone down the ‘Mediscare’ mocking — and ramp up a bit of the ‘Ask not what your country can do for you…’
Samantha clashed with embattled US comedian Kathy Griffin on Sunrise last year over the notorious photo that showed Kathy holding up a severed head covered in blood supposed to be Donald Trump.
‘Even Democrats said it was out of line, I get that comedy is about pushing the boundaries… but do you not agree that that picture holding up a severed head – I know it’s a mask covered in tomato sauce – but do you not accept that was a little bit over the line?’ Sam asked.

Proactive: ‘Can we have less of the ‘little rocket man’ jibes — and more of the ‘you cannot reason with a tiger when your head is in its mouth’? ‘ she asked ‘Let’s tone down the ‘Mediscare’ mocking — and ramp up a bit of the ‘Ask not what your country can do for you…’
Kathy’s reply was feisty and direct telling Sam that she was ‘full of crap.’
‘Stop acting like my little picture is more important than talking about the actual atrocities that the President of the United States is committing,’ Kathy shot back.
The exchange continued with Kathy telling Sam: ‘I’m in trouble, according to you Sam, way to take my back girl.’

Stouch: Samantha clashed with embattled US comedian Kathy Griffin on Sunrise last year over the notorious photo that showed Kathy holding up a severed head covered in blood supposed to be Donald Trump.

Strong words: After Sam criticised the photo, Kathy responded swiftly telling Sam she was ‘full of crap’
‘I’m a journalist Kathy I’m here to ask you questions,’ Sam said, while also explaining she was ‘playing the devil’s advocate’.
‘I know your type, I’ve got your number Sam,’ Griffin replied.
Sam later revealed that she thought Kathy was ‘unwell’ during an interview on mark Latham’s Outsiders.

impartial: ‘I’m a journalist Kathy I’m here to ask you questions,’ Sam said, while also explaining she was ‘playing the devil’s advocate’
‘I wasn’t applying politics that day I just thought she was a little bit unwell – kooky is one word for it,’ she said.
Kathy kept the stouch going in an appearance on the Kyle And Jackie O Show in October last year where she challenged Samantha to a cage match over the incident.
‘I’m happy to challenge her to a cage match – two dogs enter, one dog leaves.’

Fight: Kathy kept the stouch going in an appearance on the Kyle And Jackie O Show in October last year where she challenged Samantha to a cage match over the incident
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