Hannity fires back at ‘puppy dog barking to protect’ Trump portrayal

Sean Hannity and Jonah Goldberg took to Twitter after the National Review columnist called the Fox News host a “puppy barking to protect” Donald Trump in a recent column. 

{mosads}Hannity late Tuesday lashed out at Goldberg, saying that “[you] own it” if Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton wins in November.

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

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

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 hit back Wednesday morning, mocking Hannity’s credibility.

See I actually believe in that line I heard somewhere “Fair and Balanced.” I’m a conservative, but I’m not a spinner https://t.co/YhyVwfp5Ph

— Jonah Goldberg (@JonahNRO) September 7, 2016

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

Hannity then dismissed Goldberg’s criticism of Trump, highlighting the billionaire’s policy positions.

No spin. Trump has a list of Supreme Ct justices, an energy plan, a tax plan, an immigration plan a refugee plan…. https://t.co/9sJfnxpz7y

— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) September 7, 2016

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

Hannity supports Trump’s presidential campaign and frequently praises the businessman during his Fox News broadcasts.

Goldberg last weekend lambasted the talking head for attacking conservatives who insist they cannot back Trump.

“The fury Sean brings to this shtick is really quite … adorable,” Goldberg wrote on Sept. 3. “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 a plastic sword.

“As he ratchets up the rhetoric in order to establish his ‘stabbed in the back’ excuse after the election, there’s an almost ‘Come on! I’m really serious you guys!’ feel to the whole thing.”

Trump became the Republican presidential nominee earlier this year after an at-times bitter primary with 16 other candidates.

Some conservatives have since vowed never to back him.

Critics say their position could help elect Clinton by splitting the GOP’s base this November.