Trump encourages Fetterman to leave Democrats for GOP
Questions are mounting over how Fetterman spends his time in office as he weighs his political future.
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What happened
President Donald Trump is publicly urging Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to switch sides and join the Republicans. The next morning, coverage examined how Fetterman spends his time in the Senate, where he has long been labeled an absentee senator. He has floated the possibility of running again.
Why it matters
Fetterman is weighing his future in the Senate while considering another run for office.
Timeline
- Oct 10, 9:20 PM ET: Trump openly encouraged Fetterman to switch parties and become a Republican.
- Oct 11, 5:01 AM ET: Scrutiny grew over Fetterman's time in the Senate as he weighed his future and floated running again.
Coverage
- How John Fetterman spends his time comes under more scrutiny as he weighs future in the Senate (inquirer.com)
- Trump urges Sen. John Fetterman to switch parties and become a Republican (news4jax.com)
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