Comfortably Smug is the online pseudonym of Shashank Tripathi, a former hedge- fund analyst and Republican political consultant. He is known as a co-host of the Ruthless podcast, which is popular for its conservative commentary and criticism of legacy media. Tripathi gained attention for his online presence where he used the name Comfortably Smug, initially posting on Twitter with a mix of conservative and provocative content. He has also been involved in some controversies, including previously spreading misinformation about Hurricane Sandy. The Ruthless podcast has featured notable Republican figures and has been recognized in political media circles, including licensing deals with Fox News.

In summary, Comfortably Smug is Shashank Tripathi, a political consultant and media personality known for conservative podcasting and political commentary under this pseudonym.