Fetterman surprises GOP convention with video praising Trump, McCormick
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Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman made a surprise video appearance at the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, praising President Donald Trump and Republican Sen. Dave McCormick for their work on behalf of the U.S. steel industry. In his remarks, Fetterman said he rejects "the extremes and socialism" within the Democratic Party and vowed to "work with President Trump to fight and defend the steel way of life right here in the Steel Valley." According to Axios, the senator did not announce a party switch, but his appearance angered fellow Democrats, with Rep. Madeleine Dean dismissing it as a "stunt." Fetterman has since begun fundraising off the appearance, while Senate Republican leader John Thune said he is ready to have a "conversation" with him about joining the GOP.
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Axios (outlet profile)
Exclusive: Fetterman to praise Trump in bombshell GOP convention video. DALLAS — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) is preparing to make a bombshell appearance Wednesday night at the GOP convention, in a video praisin…
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The New York Times (outlet profile)
Fetterman to Praise Trump in Convention Video. Senator John Fetterman, who has become alienated from his own party, was expected to make a surprise virtual appearance, breaking with Democrats’ midterm message.
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Fetterman to go MAGA in Trump tribute video at GOP convention: report. Democratic senator will make video appearance praising Republican colleague from Pennsylvania, Dave McCormick
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The Hill (outlet profile)
Fetterman appears in video praising McCormick at GOP midterm convention. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) appeared in a video praising Sen. Dave McCormick (Pa.) at the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) midterm…
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NBC News (outlet profile)
Sen. John Fetterman makes a surprise cameo praising Republicans at the GOP convention. The Democratic senator appeared on video promoting the efforts of President Donald Trump and Sen. Dave McCormick in shaping the U.S.…
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CBS News (outlet profile)
Fetterman appears at RNC midterm convention in surprise video. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated f…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Pa. Democrat John Fetterman delivers surprise message at Republican midterm convention. Fetterman has bucked his party on key votes in the past year to keep the government funded and has suggested he will leave the Demo…
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CNBC (outlet profile)
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman makes surprise video appearance at GOP midterm convention. Fetterman, of Pennsylvania, vowed to "work with President Trump to fight and defend the steel way of life right here in the Steel…
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Clarín (outlet profile)
Senador demócrata participa por vídeo en la convención republicana y rechaza el socialismo. El senador de Pensilvania, conocido por su apoyo a iniciativas republicanas, participó en la convención del Partido Republicano…
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CBS News (outlet profile)
Watch: Democratic Sen. John Fetterman addresses GOP midterm convention in video. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania made a surprise appearance via video message at Republicans' midterm convention on Wednesda…
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Sydney Morning Herald (outlet profile)
Fetterman crosses the aisle to address the Republican convention. Fetterman crosses the aisle to address the Republican convention
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El País (outlet profile)
Gorras rojas, fervor MAGA y un senador demócrata en la convención con la que Trump quiere salvar las ‘midterms’. Los republicanos se citan en Dallas en un cónclave deslucido que decenas de candidatos han decidido saltar…
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
Fetterman Makes Shock RNC Speech as PA Republicans Say Switch Not Needed. The Pennsylvania Democrat praised McCormick and vowed to work with Trump as delegates applauded his surprise appearance.
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The New York Times (outlet profile)
Fetterman’s Surprise GOP Convention Video Angers Democrats. Democrats in Pennsylvania reacted with a mix of annoyance and eye-rolling to Senator John Fetterman’s video appearance at Republicans’ midterm convention.
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Dem senator delivers surprise video at Republican convention backing McCormick. John Fetterman's surprise video at the GOP convention praised Trump and Dave McCormick while rejecting what he called Democratic "…
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La Patilla (outlet profile)
"Sí, soy demócrata": Senador sorprendió a todos al aparecer en la convención republicana en Texas.   El senador demócrata por Pensilvania John Fetterman participó este miércoles mediante un mensaje grabado en la co…
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BNO News (outlet profile)
John Fetterman appeared by video at the GOP convention, saying he'll work with Trump to defend the steel industry. There's a 56% chance Fetterman will leave the Democratic Party by 2028, according to @Kalshi. https://t.…
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Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
Pro-Israel Democrat John Fetterman makes video appearance at GOP convention. Pennsylvania senator who has clashed with party over Israel support says he will reject 'the extremes and socialism'.
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Fetterman teases where his true loyalty lies after surprise appearance at GOP convention. Senate Democrat John Fetterman drew a hard line after introducing Dave McCormick at the Republican National Committee's midt…
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The Hill (outlet profile)
Fetterman says he'll still caucus with Democrats after video appearance at GOP midterm convention. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) confirmed Wednesday night he still plans to caucus with the Democratic Party despite making…
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Forbes (outlet profile)
‘Lifelong Democrat’ Fetterman Insists He’s Not Switching Parties After GOP Convention Appearance. The Pennsylvania senator has been increasingly at odds with his party on various issues but has repeatedly insisted that…
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Die Welt (outlet profile)
US-Demokrat überrascht mit Videobotschaft auf Parteitag der Republikaner. Die Republikaner in Dallas staunten nicht schlecht: Plötzlich sprach mit Senator John Fetterman ein US-Demokrat zu ihnen – und warb für die Polit…
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The Hill (outlet profile)
Stephen A. Smith: Fetterman 'pretty much spitting in the face of Democrats who elected him'. Commentator Stephen A. Smith slammed Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for making a video appearance at the Republican National Conv…
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The Jerusalem Post (outlet profile)
Fetterman introduces Republican senator at Dallas convention in latest split from Democrats party. As the Republican Party held its first midterm election convention of its kind in an effort to energize its voter base a…
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The Hill (outlet profile)
Rep. Madeleine Dean slams Fetterman, calls video appearance 'gravely disappointing'. Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) didn’t mince words about Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and his video appearance at Republicans’ midterm conv…
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The Hill (outlet profile)
Fetterman fundraising off GOP midterm convention appearance. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Thursday circulated a fundraising text springboarding off his surprise video appearance at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas…
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Bloomberg (outlet profile)
Fetterman’s Split With Democrats Deepens Over Video Boosting GOP. For months, Democrats in Pennsylvania have watched Senator John Fetterman appear to drift further from the party that elected him. His appearance at the…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Thune ready to have ‘conversation’ with Fetterman about joining GOP — as Dems rage against RNC ‘stunt’. Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) dismissed the video endorsement as a "stunt," before taking aim at Fetterman's "work et…
Factual core
- Democratic Senator John Fetterman made a surprise video appearance at a Republican midterm convention.
- Fetterman has long been at odds with his own Democratic Party.
- Fetterman's video appearance at the GOP convention angered Democrats in Pennsylvania.
- The Republican Party held a convention in Dallas ahead of the US midterm elections.