Senator Fetterman has been a surprise to say the least. He was billed as a radical, but has since joined Republicans on some key issues.
And now John Fetterman betrayed Democrats with these shocking comments about Trump.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman urged Democrats to take a step back and “chill out” over President-elect Donald Trump’s every move, signaling his own pragmatic approach to Trump’s upcoming second term.
Speaking on ABC News’ This Week on Sunday, Fetterman made it clear he wasn’t rooting against Trump and believed the constant alarm from his party was counterproductive.
“Well, it’s like I’ve been warning people like, you got to chill out, you know, like the constant, you know, freak out. It’s not helpful,” Fetterman told host John Karl.
He advised his fellow Democrats to “pack a lunch” and adopt a calmer, more measured perspective, emphasizing that Trump hadn’t even taken office yet.
The 55-year-old senator also expressed hope for Trump’s presidency. “I hope, I hope, because I’m not rooting against him,” Fetterman said.
“If you’re rooting against the president, you are rooting against the nation. And, and I’m not ever going to be where I want a president to fail.”
His comments reflected his willingness to prioritize national unity over party politics, a stance that has earned him both praise and criticism within his party.
Fetterman’s moderate tone has often set him apart from many in his party.
Known for his independent streak, he has been outspoken in his support for Israel and has resisted harshly criticizing Trump, actions that have sometimes drawn ire from progressive colleagues.
On Sunday, he went a step further, acknowledging Trump’s political skills.
Calling him a “singular political talent,” Fetterman referenced the former president’s defiant display of strength after surviving a sniper attack during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
“I mean, that’s a political talent, it’s undeniable,” Fetterman remarked.
He also pushed back against Democrats, including Vice President Kamala Harris, who labeled Trump a fascist during the campaign.
“Because you put a lot of Democrats, especially in my state, that I know, and I happen to love people that are going to vote for Trump, and they are not fascists,” he said.
Fetterman argued that terms like fascism aren’t part of everyday Americans’ vocabulary, adding:
“I think people are going to decide who is the candidate that’s going to protect and project, you know, my version of the American way of life, and that’s what happened.”
Additionally, Fetterman noted the impact of billionaire Elon Musk’s endorsement of Trump, suggesting it played a key role in Trump’s victory.
“I really believe that it mattered,” he told Karl, acknowledging Musk’s influence in shaping the political landscape leading up to Trump’s return to the White House.
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