He, Schlein and M5s tried to get us to the bombing.

Fratelli d'Italia's senator Giovanbattista Fazzolari has intensified his public criticism of journalist Sigfrido Ranucci, accusing him of damaging the party’s reputation and attempting to link it to the October bombing near his home. Speaking to Adnkronos, Fazzolari called on Ranucci to apologize for the alleged smear campaign against FdI and other individuals over the past months. His remarks follow recent revelations that Valter Lavitola, who confessed to being the bomber's mastermind, was a close associate of Ranucci. Fazzolari accused Ranucci of repeatedly trying to connect FdI with the attack, describing the journalist's actions as a calculated effort to cast suspicion on the party. He criticized the media outlet Report, which Ranucci leads, for losing credibility compared to its earlier investigative work under journalist Paolo Gabanelli. Fazzolari noted that Ranucci had previously exposed others' weaknesses but appeared to have similar flaws himself, leading to public disapproval. The senator also took aim at Democratic Party secretary Elly Schlein, accusing her of linking Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government to the bombing during an international meeting. Similarly, he condemned M5S deputy Dario Carotenuto for suggesting the government was morally responsible for the attack. Fazzolari emphasized that these accusations were unfounded and aimed at undermining political figures. In addition to targeting Ranucci, Fazzolari questioned whether the journalist knew about the bombing itself. He stated that while applying Report's investigative methods would yield an obvious answer, he preferred waiting for the outcome of ongoing investigations. Fazzolari claimed that the bomber was a close friend of Ranucci, highlighting the journalist's potential ties to the case. He further demanded that Ranucci explain why he consistently defended the bomber despite being quick to criticize others. Fazzolari pointed out that Ranucci remained on the phone with Lavitola for two hours the day of the police raid, allegedly coordinating a statement regarding the inspection conducted by Lavitola and his associate, whom Ranucci suspected of having links to organized crime. Ranucci, known for his sharp editorial style and frequent political critiques, has been embroiled in controversy since the October bombing. The incident sparked widespread debate over journalistic ethics and political influence. As the investigation continues, Fazzolari's public stance reflects growing tensions between media figures and political parties, particularly within Italy's polarized political landscape. The situation remains under scrutiny, with legal proceedings and public discourse likely to evolve in the coming days.