John Fetterman
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John Karl Fetterman is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Pennsylvania since January 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of the 34th lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania from January 2019 to January 2023. Fetterman is known for his progressive stance on various issues, including education and food security.
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August 27, 2026
Another sad reminder of why we need stronger rail safety standards and laws to hold railroads accountable, especially after the disaster in East Palestine.
— John Fetterman
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by number of sources- If our party ever becomes — and just makes it official — the anti-Israel party, that’s when I would leave because that’s been a moral clarity for me.3 sources2026talkingpointsmemo.com
- I don’t know why the president is dragging up all this stuff.2 sources2026theguardian.com
- You’re the president. Do something positive – and you are talking about 2020; that’s been settled over six years ago.2 sources2026theguardian.com
- It’s deeply unhelpful and that distracts [from] important things, especially like the Iranian war right now.2 sources2026theguardian.com
- Upon reflection, the pursuit of those short-term wins clouded the bigger picture and lasting impact of a Senate without the filibuster.2 sources2026talkingpointsmemo.com
- AI supremacy and energy dominance underpins our national security.2 sources2026foxnews.com
I reject the political pandering and hyperbole over data centers or AI doomsdaying.
America must lead in the development of AI, otherwise we live under China's rules.
I think I was the only Democrat to support the Trump administration to bomb the Iranian nuclear facilities.
I’m proud to stand for America, civilization, democracy, and Israel is our special ally that represents all of that in that region.
These people sat in a room and said, ‘How much crazy shit can we cram into a platform?’ Like, ‘Yeah, abolish the Senate? Sure, why not. Hey, abolish the presidency? Yeah, sure, why not?’ That’s crazy shit,
Trump’s victory and Republicans taking control of both chambers of Congress quickly showed how chaotic a simple majority vote could be in the Senate.
We must hold Russia and its enablers accountable, and stand with Ukraine.
I don’t know if the Democratic Party is ‘big tent’ enough for proud, pro-Israel supporters that also strongly reject the warped mutation of democratic socialists now rising in their ranks.
Upon reflection, the pursuit of those short-term wins clouded the bigger picture and lasting impact of a Senate without the filibuster.
Halfway through my first term, I now recognize how important the filibuster is and the state our country would be in without it.
I thought ending the filibuster was necessary to deliver results for working families.
I will always be the last man standing within the Democratic caucus in the Senate that's pro-unapologetically standing for Israel.
I would leave the Democratic Party if it were ever to officially become the anti-Israel party.
Look at the people that are winning these primaries right now. They're not just ‘I'm just pro-Palestinian. I am deeply anti-anti-Israel.’
You know, humble yourself, Bernie. You know, you just pushed an accused rapist and imploded up in Maine and now you’re pushing, you know, essentially a pro-Hamas candidate that’s been anti-American and deeply anti-Israel.





