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Meghan McCain's 'The View' sign-off: 'It's been a really incredible, liberating experience'

By Megan Armstrong | Last updated 8/6/21

Meghan McCain's four-year The View term concluded Friday (Aug. 6), and her co-hosts made sure she went out with a bang.

The 36-year-old daughter of the late Sen. John McCain was visited by her mother, Cindy McCain, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) as well as former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan before bidding her final farewell:

.@cindymccain reflects on her daughter @MeghanMcCain’s time on @TheView, telling us that Sen. John McCain would be “so proud” of their daughter.

“I wish her the best in whatever endeavor she chooses to do.” https://t.co/kS1p3Jmn3v pic.twitter.com/lHYi5yJE8s
— The View (@TheView) August 6, 2021

“I felt like I was doing what was right for the country, and I still believe that today.”@cindymccain discusses crossing party lines to endorse Joe Biden for president and being his pick for ambassador to the U.N. Agencies for Food and Agriculture. https://t.co/kS1p3Jmn3v pic.twitter.com/Ve3BOTzn9O
— The View (@TheView) August 6, 2021

.@CindyMcCain to @MeghanMcCain on her granddaughter Liberty: “I know your dad’s looking down on you and on Liberty and knows what a great mother you are. And what a completed family we are to have her.” ❤️ https://t.co/4kx5RviNmW pic.twitter.com/vQeh6Avb60
— The View (@TheView) August 6, 2021

It wouldn’t be a proper send off for @MeghanMcCain without a surprise message from former House Speaker @PRyan!

“You have stood up for your principles. You’ve spoken your mind, and you’ve passionately defended what you believe in,” he says. pic.twitter.com/YZJam3Ha99
— The View (@TheView) August 6, 2021

Honored to join @TheView for my friend (and fellow tough-as-nails Arizonan), @MeghanMcCain’s final show - to discuss friendship, how her father inspires me, and why Arizona is the best state (sorry, not sorry). Congratulations, Meghan - wishing you the very best. https://t.co/at4P8Pxxuf
— Kyrsten Sinema (@SenatorSinema) August 6, 2021

.@MeghanMcCain shares her final words as co-host as she leaves @TheView: “Thank you all so much again for the privilege and honor it has been for the last four years to work on this show. It really has been incredible.”

“This has been a really wild ride.” https://t.co/kS1p3Jmn3v pic.twitter.com/N4QhKngBfZ
— The View (@TheView) August 6, 2021

"Thank you all so much again for the privilege and honor it has been for the last four years to work on this show," said McCain, who joined the daytime talk show from Fox News in late 2017. "It really has been incredible. It will be referenced in everything I do for the rest of my life. You women have been so incredible to work with. The crew, the producers, everyone worked so hard, and honestly the audience giving me four years to give my opinion and show my perspective."

"This has been a really wild ride the past four years of my life," she continued. "It's been honestly the best of times and the worst of times in all ways, on and off this show. It's been a really incredible, liberating experience and I will always cherish the time I spent with all of you."

McCain announced July 1 her decision to leave her hosting seat. Her contract with ABC would have run for another two years, but she explained that the pandemic made her realize that she wanted to continue living in Washington, D.C. with her husband, Ben Domenech, and their infant daughter, Liberty:

McCain also credited her father for urging her to leave her comfort zone and accept the job before his August 2018 death due to brain cancer at 81 years old.

Launched by Barbara Walters, The View debuted Aug. 11, 1997, and just wrapped its 24th season on the air. Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines and Sunny Hostin are the remaining hosts, though there have been rumors of a possible Debbie Matenopoulos return.

Watch McCain's best moments below.

As we wrap up season 24 of @TheView, @WhoopiGoldberg, @JoyVBehar, @sarahaines, @sunny and @MeghanMcCain look back at the moments and guests that made them laugh, cry, and speak truth to power all season long! https://t.co/cVclFZQmjA pic.twitter.com/vTf6PJ5WlL
— The View (@TheView) August 5, 2021