Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) continues his unlikely campaign as the only Democrat in the chamber, winning an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump to meet at Mar-a-Lago. announced that it had been accepted.
The rationale for Mr. Fetterman’s meeting is simple and clear. He thinks this is a reasonable conversation to have with the soon-to-be president. And just like him point outhis district is not made up entirely of Democrats.
“That’s the plan. Yes, we’re going to have discussions,” Fetterman said. CBS News.
“I think he’s going to be president or officially become president,” Fetterman added. “And if the president wants to have a conversation or invite someone to a conversation, I think it’s pretty reasonable to do that.”
“And no one is my gatekeeper,” the Democratic senator concluded.
Opinions from the Democratic Party are very refreshing.
John Fetterman goes to meet President Trump
Sen. John Fetterman’s move could put him at odds with his Democratic colleagues, who may view it as a betrayal, or at least a significant departure from party policy.
While some of his colleagues plan to skip President Trump’s inauguration, Fetterman plans to break bread with him.
The Pennsylvania Democrat’s actions reflect his history of not conforming to typical political expectations, which was evident during his campaign, where he is known for his unique approach to politics.
Other evidence that Fetterman saw the light some Is it important? He called out his party just over a year ago, warning against the party’s claims that Americans concerned about the border crisis were motivated by racism.
“I hope Democrats understand that worrying about borders is not xenophobia. This is a rational conversation, and Democrats should be involved.”
Mr. Fetterman recently co-sponsored the Laken-Reilly Act in the Senate over the objections of Senate Democrats. Now he is meeting with Biden’s successor with an open mind.
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Guess what kind of commitment he wants.
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman also drew attention for his latest remarks about President Donald Trump’s visit to Mar-a-Lago. Beyond the trip that has upset his colleagues, Fetterman has made it clear that he is seeking an appointment from the next president.
“I demand to be Pope of Greenland,” he joked.
our @joekhalilTV was able to catch up with @JohnFetterman rear @NewsNation He announced that he would be going to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Trump.
Mr. Fetterman joked that he would like to be appointed “Pope of Greenland.” https://t.co/3XJkg0Hpjv pic.twitter.com/MPSSgwZxId
— Kellie Meyer (@KellieMeyerNews) January 9, 2025
It’s amazing how far he’s come. From “Hello…good night everyone!” to “I request to be Pope.”
Can the Pope wear a hoodie over his cassock? Is there a zucchetto on earth that would fit perfectly into Fetterman’s large dome?
The meme that arose from the senator’s comments that circulated on social media was unusual.
In an interview, Fetterman responded to a reporter’s silly question by joking that he wanted to be the Pope of Greenland. Here’s how the internet reacted: pic.twitter.com/Kxf1csVi5T
— Rod Thomson (@Rod_Thomson) January 9, 2025
Fetterman says he wants to be Pope of Greenland! 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/vayoGulm2d
— Rob (@LBIRob1971) January 10, 2025
