Democrats in shock: Senior senator crosses lines to Trump's convention

Democratic Senator John Fetterman appeared in a video at the Republican convention and declared support for cooperation with Trump. The Democratic Party is furious, with calls to oust him in the 2028 primaries. The rift has deepened since Trump's return to the White House, and a poll shows Fetterman's popularity among Democrats declining.

Pro-Israel Democratic Senator John Fetterman crossed political lines by appearing in a video at the Republican convention, where he declared support for cooperation with President Donald Trump. The Democratic Party is furious, with calls already emerging to oust him in the 2028 primaries. The rift between Fetterman and his party has deepened since Trump's return to the White House. Fetterman was the first Democratic senator to meet with the president-elect at his Palm Beach estate, supported Trump's strategy toward Iran, and has taken a distinctly pro-Israel stance throughout the Gaza war. Meanwhile, he has stopped attending routine meetings of the Democratic caucus in the Senate and sparked anger by establishing a joint fundraising committee with McCormick. A poll published last month shows Fetterman's popularity among Democrats has dropped significantly, and he now enjoys greater favorability among Republican voters. Despite this, Fetterman strongly denies any intention to switch parties, emphasizing that he is a Democrat who will continue to vote with his party on most issues.