Juliegrace Brufke, host of the Sources Say podcast and author of the Hill Spill newsletter, joined Major Garrett to share the latest Washington gossip.
Bernie Sanders on a plane
Brufke said people on a recent flight reported Bernie Sanders was photographed in first class and that flight attendants escorted the passenger next to him out of first class and a staffer then sat beside Sanders. TMZ had posted a photo of Sanders in first class; Brufke’s sources on the flight described a scene in which the passenger was moved to a different seat. She said she reached out to Sanders’ office without receiving comment.
Rob Bresnahan: ghost hunting and aliens
Brufke described former Republican congressman Rob Bresnahan as a past ghost hunter who has told her of paranormal experiences. She said he will appear on her podcast to discuss an alleged alien encounter, calling it an intriguing forthcoming episode.
George Santos after a pardon
Brufke reported she spoke with George Santos after he received a pardon. Santos told her he and his husband have found a surrogate and are expecting a baby; they’re preparing and excited for parenthood. Brufke also said Santos recently bought a house in Florida and offered her fashion advice for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, critiquing dresses and recommending she shop in New York.
About Brufke
Brufke hosts Sources Say, covers politics and insider chatter from D.C., and writes the Hill Spill newsletter. On The Takeout she relayed sourcing from people on flights, interviews she’s conducted, and teasers for upcoming podcast episodes.