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Van Hollen Says Fetterman 'Maybe Looking for Exit Ramp' After Criticism

Van Hollen Says Fetterman 'Maybe Looking for Exit Ramp' After Criticism

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Summary

Senator Chris Van Hollen said John Fetterman may be seeking a way out of the Democratic Party after Fetterman criticized Van Hollen’s bid to lead Senate Democrats. Fetterman called Van Hollen’s positions on Israel troubling, while Van Hollen defended his stance and said neither foreign governments nor the Trump administration should get a “blank check” when legal or constitutional principles are at stake.

Key Facts

  • Van Hollen made his comments on Fox News Sunday on November 15.
  • Van Hollen said he supported Fetterman’s economic populist message.
  • Van Hollen suggested Fetterman might be looking for an “exit ramp” from the Democratic Party.
  • Fetterman said it would be troubling if Democrats chose Van Hollen as their leader because of what he called Van Hollen’s hostility toward Israel.
  • Fetterman made those remarks in an interview with Kayleigh McEnany a day before Van Hollen’s appearance.
  • Van Hollen said he opposed giving foreign governments or the Trump administration a “blank check” when legal or constitutional principles were at stake.
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