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Levi Johnston, who is the father of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palins‘ grandson, went on “The Early Show” Wednesday to blast the former VP running mate for, among other things, making jokes about her son Trig who has Down’s Syndrome, often referring to him as “retarded.”

Per Huffington Post:

“I was just in shock the first time I heard it,” he said, when host Maggie Rodriguez expressed disbelief.

Nothing like airing your ‘dirty laundry’ to keep us entertained! He goes on to talk about how his baby’s mama Bristol took care of her little brother more than Palin ever did, because she was never home. Johnston also said that Todd and Sarah would often fight in front of their kids. But now Palin is striking back against Johnston, claiming his accusations to be nothing more than lies.

“We have purposefully ignored the mean spirited, malicious and untrue attacks on our family. We, like many, are appalled at the inflammatory statements being made or implied.” Palin also went after CBS and Levi’s intentions to strip for Playgirl: “CBS should be ashamed for continually providing a forum to propagate lies. Consider the source of the most recent attention-getting lies — those who would sell their body for money reflect a desperate need for attention and are likely to say and do anything for even more attention.”

Johnston suggested that there were much darker secrets out there about Palin, ones he wouldn’t reveal on-camera since he “didn’t want to hurt her.” We also know that Johnston is looking for publicity, as he has recently done an extensive amount of fitness training for his upcoming Playgirl photo shoot. Can we really trust what this guy says? Oh who cares, with a face like that he could tell me that the sky is is neon green with shooting pink stars and I’d believe him. By Palin stating that she is ignoring Levi, it makes no sense. You ignore someone by not giving them the time of day. I’m rubber your glue. Grow up.