Kari Lake confronts Senator Gallego over handshake insult

A recent encounter between Kari Lake and Senator Ruben Gallego became heated at a Washington, D.C. club. The two met at Ned's Club, where Gallego attempted a friendly handshake. However, Lake's response was aggressive. She questioned Gallego about being “bought and paid for by the cartels.” This accusation has previously been declared false by PolitiFact, which rated it “Pants on Fire!” Gallego expressed his disappointment at the interaction, noting that his wife was upset he didn't avoid the situation after two years of tension. Gallego later reflected on his reaction, admitting he might have overreacted. He replied to Lake's comments about his character, saying, “Easily: I won,” before walking away. Kari Lake, a former candidate for governor, has been nominated by former President Donald Trump to lead Voice of America, but her confirmation faces challenges in the Senate.