Pennsylvania Democrats rebuke ‘traitor’ Fetterman as party threatens primary challenge
The Democratic Party of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, labeled Senator John Fetterman a 'traitor' following his comments on Fox News supporting potential appointments from the Trump administration. Fetterman defended his actions by emphasizing bipartisanship and his continued alignment with Democratic values despite criticism from within his party. His remarks, including criticism of 'Trump derangement syndrome,' have fueled tensions and calls for a primary challenge.
- ▪The Monroe County PA Democratic Party called John Fetterman a 'traitor' on social media for his remarks on Fox News.
- ▪Fetterman expressed openness to supporting Republican figures like Marco Rubio and Ron DeSantis for Cabinet roles.
- ▪He criticized his party for 'Trump derangement syndrome' and advocated for greater bipartisan cooperation.
- ▪Fetterman maintains his Democratic identity based on his voting record, despite distancing himself from party rhetoric.
- ▪A February Quinnipiac poll showed Fetterman had higher approval among Republicans than among Democrats.
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The Democratic Party of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, called Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) a “traitor” to his state and his party over the weekend. The group endorsed Fetterman in his 2022 bid for U.S. Senate, but sharply rebuked the Keystone State’s senior senator in a social media post Sunday. Recommended Stories Senators ban themselves from gambling on prediction markets Senate jams House with FISA extension that excludes digital currency ban Ed Martin tells Thom Tillis to ‘go to Hell’ over DOJ swipe “TRAITOR to Democrats. TRAITOR to Pennsylvanians. TRAITOR to those who worked tirelessly to elect him and stood with him,” the post on X reads. “‘51st vote,’ my a$$. This FOX pundit is [100%] MAGA. Primary him and vote him out in 2028.” 😡 $!?&#%@ 😡 TRAITOR to Democrats.
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