Sen. John Fetterman’s isolation from Democrats grows stark in Pennsylvania
Summary
Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is facing growing isolation from Democrats after supporting some of President Donald Trump’s priorities and criticizing left-wing Democrats. His approval among Democrats has dropped sharply, while Republicans in the state rate him more favorably.Key Facts
- Two years ago, Fetterman was active helping Democrats in Pennsylvania elections.
- Fetterman has supported Israel’s war in Gaza and opposed some left-wing Democratic candidates.
- He has voted with Republicans on issues like ending a government shutdown and confirmed several Trump nominees.
- Despite this, he says he will remain a Democrat because of his support for labor unions and LGBT rights.
- Many Pennsylvania Democrats do not want to work with Fetterman and feel betrayed by him.
- Democratic approval for Fetterman dropped from 74% in 2024 to about 20% in 2026.
- Republican approval of Fetterman rose from 25% to 73% over the same period.
- There is talk of a possible challenge to Fetterman’s Senate seat in 2028, even if he runs again.
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