Sean Hannity is fighting back after being called the stupidest person on his network by Wall Street Journal editor Bret Stephens.

In a completely characteristic outburst, Hannity insisted he was not FOX News’ dumbest anchor, and possibly not even its second dumbest.

“I can handle things. I’m smart! Not like everybody says! Like, dumb! I’m smart… and I want respect!”

His critics were quick to use his response as evidence against him.

“This guy’s so dumb he can’t even defend himself using his own words – but has to quote Fredo from the Godfather II instead!”

Hannity also called the WSJ editor an “asshole” and a “dumbass” on twitter, proving he is capable of using the popular social media platform. Some said this shows Hannity might have a point after all.

“That ranks as genius at Fox News.”

Hannity was reached for comment, but became obsessed by a dancing red dot on the wall caused by one of the interns fooling around with a laser pointer, and he didn’t manage to regain focus in time.