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Fetterman: ‘Insane’ for Democrats to view Israel negatively
Fetterman said Democrats should back Israel and U.S. military operations against Iran, citing a Pew survey showing 80% of Democrats view Israel unfavorably.
- Senator John Fetterman broke with many Democrats on Wednesday, April 8, by praising President Donald Trump's military strikes on Iran, arguing the operation "made the world safer."
- Citing a Pew Research survey where 80 percent of Democrats expressed negative views toward Israel, Fetterman urged colleagues to "choose them" over Iran, reinforcing his stance since Oct. 7, 2023.
- During a Wednesday appearance on Fox News, the Pennsylvania Democrat rejected the "war of choice" narrative, arguing Iran historically responds only to power and the campaign severely damaged nuclear capabilities.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Democrats will force a War Powers Resolution vote next week, but Fetterman vowed to oppose it, stating, "We're not even 40 days into this."
- These remarks deepen the rift within the Democratic party as Fetterman distances himself from the caucus on national security, stating he is "increasingly breaking" with leadership to prioritize "moral clarity.
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Fetterman: ‘Insane’ for Democrats to view Israel negatively
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), a fierce advocate for Israel, on Thursday slammed the increasing Democratic criticism of the country over its joint operations with the U.S. against Iran. The lawmaker cited a Pew Research survey released this week, which found that 80 percent of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents have a negative view of Israel. “That’s…
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Fetterman Breaks With Democrats: Trump’s Iran Strikes ‘Made the World Safer’
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