Juliegrace Brufke, host of the Sources Say podcast and author of the Hill Spill newsletter, joined Major Garrett to share a round of Washington gossip and reporting from her recent interviews.
Bernie Sanders on a plane
Brufke relayed accounts from passengers on a recent flight who said Bernie Sanders was photographed in first class. According to those on board, flight attendants escorted the passenger seated next to Sanders out of first class and a staffer then took that seat beside him. TMZ published a photo of Sanders in first class; Brufke said she contacted Sanders’ office for comment but did not receive a response.
Rob Bresnahan: ghost hunting and aliens
Brufke described former Republican congressman Rob Bresnahan as someone who previously pursued ghost-hunting and who has shared paranormal experiences with her. Bresnahan is slated to appear on her podcast to discuss an alleged alien encounter, which she teased as an especially intriguing upcoming episode.
George Santos after a pardon
Brufke said she spoke with George Santos following his pardon. Santos told her that he and his husband have found a surrogate and are expecting a child; they are preparing for parenthood and are reportedly excited. Brufke also reported Santos recently purchased a home in Florida and, in a lighter exchange, offered her fashion advice for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, critiquing dresses and suggesting she shop in New York.
About Brufke
Brufke covers D.C. politics and insider chatter through her Sources Say podcast and the Hill Spill newsletter. On The Takeout she summarized sourcing from fellow passengers, interviews she’s conducted, and teased future podcast conversations.