Sean Hannity recently embroiled himself in a small-scale Twitter war. His feud with National Review columnist Jonah Goldberg spilled onto social media after previously playing out on Humanity’s radio program and Goldberg’s column, The G-File.
Some Background
Things seemed to have kicked off after the media personality criticized Goldberg during an episode of his radio show. Goldberg responded in his column on September 3, including this gem:
“The fury Sean brings to this shtick is really quite . . . adorable. It’s like a puppy barking to protect its master from a parked car or a small child vowing to vanquish all of his enemies with his plastic sword.”
On Tuesday, Goldberg tweeted about his distaste of both current presidential candidates.
I can't stand either candidate, but I ain't leaving because I love my country. Never understood this crap. https://t.co/YjqZaftZYS
— Jonah Goldberg (@JonahNRO) September 7, 2016
Sean Hannity’s Twitter War
It was at this point that Hannity decided to let Goldberg have a piece of his mind. He responded to the tweet, telegraphing that the “puppy dog” slight might have gotten underneath his skin.
Ok Jonah, u called me a puppy dog and my comments about you a tirade. Not at all. But if HRC is elected u own it. https://t.co/WKtTod5ZiW
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) September 7, 2016
He wasn’t done there, though, he tweeted 13 additional responses to Goldberg’s initial tweet. In essence, responding to accusations of going off on a tirade by then going off on a tirade. Classic.
Hannity’s Twitter rant included talking points about selecting Supreme Court Justices, Common Core, Obamacare, Tax Cuts, Coal Miners, “Radical Islam,” and a list of Conservative figures that he believes are keeping America from becoming great again.
Jonah the bottom line is you, NRO, WSJ, Romney Folks, Kristol, Kasich, Cruz and Jeb are helping to elect HRC. https://t.co/WKtTod5ZiW
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) September 7, 2016
He then ended his diatribe, still stuck on Goldberg calling him a “puppy dog.”
And my "puppy dog tirade" to you and others is quite simple. If she does win I will hold you responsible. Own it!!!! https://t.co/WKtTod5ZiW
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) September 7, 2016
Goldberg didn’t suffer all this abuse lying down, mind you. He was able to get his shots in, accusing Hannity of being a “spinner,” and throwing in a rather handy dismissal of the pundit.
The puppy dog part is that you think that is super scary. "Oh noes Hannity is holding me responsible!" https://t.co/cKXImN5Gel
— Jonah Goldberg (@JonahNRO) September 7, 2016
Not content to leave things at that, Hannity just had to have the last word.
My final tweet, as I have real work to do. If you choose to sabotage DT and HRC wins, then u will OWN the damage! https://t.co/9sJfnxpz7y
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) September 7, 2016
Sean Hannity has made no secret of his support of Donald Trump. Here he is fawning over Trump’s recent immigration speech:
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