Trump urges Democratic senator Fetterman to switch to Republican
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 02:48 · Archive
President Trump is encouraging Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to become a Republican ahead of midterm elections.
President Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Saturday that he would 'love to see him as a Republican', saying 'He does better as a Republican than he does as a Democrat.' Trump made the comments as he returned to Washington from a rally in Tennessee, describing them as among the most direct overtures to woo Fetterman into the GOP.
Fetterman, first elected to the Senate in 2022, was initially a Democratic star with strong everyman appeal. During his time in Washington, however, he has split with Democrats on issues ranging from immigration to Israel, leading to speculation about a potential party switch. Last month, he recorded a video for the Republican midterm convention praising fellow Pennsylvania senator Dave McCormick.
Fetterman has repeatedly rejected switching parties. In The Washington Post in May, he wrote that he would be a 'terrible Republican who still votes overwhelmingly with Democrats.' A representative for Fetterman did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The timing of Trump's overture is significant as Republicans face the prospect of losing their Senate majority in next month's midterm elections.
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- Trump urges Sen. John Fetterman to switch parties and become a RepublicanPresident Donald Trump is openly encouraging Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to switch parties and become a Republican.News4Jax · 11 Oct, 02:20
- Trump urges Sen. John Fetterman to switch parties and become a RepublicanPresident Donald Trump is openly encouraging Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to switch parties and become a Republican.Clickorlando · 11 Oct, 02:20
In this story: Donald Trump · John Fetterman · Pennsylvania · Dave McCormick · Republican Party · Democratic Party
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