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Mon May 18, 2026, 05:13 PM Yesterday

Fetterman: Democratic base becoming 'increasingly anti-American' [View all]

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania-politics/fetterman-democratic-base-becoming-increasingly-anti-american/

(The Hill) — Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Wednesday accused the Democratic base of becoming “increasingly anti-American” amid calls against U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, Iran and Cuba.

Reason Magazine’s Nick Gillespie asked Fetterman on the “Reason Interview” podcast about what the senator thinks of his politics now, having backed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), a democratic socialist, in 2016.

“Well, I mean, you know, in 2016, it was much more about the minimum wage and some other very basic kinds of thing,” Fetterman said. “And now that’s, that’s just turned into much more standing with like Cuba, standing with Venezuela, standing with the Iranian regime and, and turn that into much more becoming more increasingly anti-American for me. So, my views really haven’t changed that much.”

Fetterman said he has not seen a change in his political views, citing his support for marriage equality as an example. (continues)


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Fetterman is increasingly becoming UpInArms Yesterday #1
I think Fetterman has already turned into a Trumphumper peggysue2 Yesterday #4
Fetterman will be... BH liberal Yesterday #5
Yes,.. magicarpet 23 hrs ago #30
Fetterman is already gone. Cha 21 hrs ago #50
He's a Joe Lieberman wannabe. LudwigPastorius 16 hrs ago #65
The Democratic base is becoming increasingly anti-Fetterman. Ocelot II Yesterday #2
Making plans to move to the Keystone State thomski64 23 hrs ago #28
Fetterman is totally Anti-American imo...I need a superlative for "douche bag" here... wcmagumba Yesterday #3
You can tell his brain is mush with that quote. BannonsLiver Yesterday #6
Definitely... WarGamer 22 hrs ago #44
Sure, I guess some have. BannonsLiver 20 hrs ago #58
Man's had brain damage, strokes, and has seemingly lost his bearings . . . Journeyman Yesterday #7
Yes, he's definitely changed for the worse. patphil 21 hrs ago #52
Maga projection. He's toast. NewHendoLib Yesterday #8
It's like Zell Miller all over again. RandySF Yesterday #9
I haven't heard that name in ages MustLoveBeagles 23 hrs ago #31
We are against Republican America... ananda Yesterday #10
If "pro-America" JBTaurus83 Yesterday #11
THIS! lastlib Yesterday #18
Dems are not anti-American, most are anti-corruption. Open your eyes. ☮ walkingman Yesterday #12
Agreed! LakeVermilion 22 hrs ago #45
If I voted for him, I'd be raising hell. He's gone full blown MAGA. No doubt about it. Vinca Yesterday #13
Yes JBTaurus83 Yesterday #17
I hope you are telling him daily. travelingthrulife 21 hrs ago #49
I should step it up JBTaurus83 20 hrs ago #55
who is he to tell anyone what constitutes an American? bigtree Yesterday #14
Again, he should be stripped of all committee assignments immediately. FHRRK1 18 hrs ago #63
;-{)...... Goonch Yesterday #15
Did he run as a Joe Manchin or was it the stroke? nt doc03 Yesterday #16
He ran JBTaurus83 23 hrs ago #35
the stroke Celerity 22 hrs ago #46
I'm becoming increasingly anti-Fetterman. sop Yesterday #19
Agreed Wifes husband 20 hrs ago #54
Best thing one can say about Fetterman is he votes with Democrats most of the time, while a Republican in his sop 20 hrs ago #56
Go away, Fetterman. greatauntoftriplets Yesterday #20
Seems that brain damage he incurred from his stroke has made him lose reason kimbutgar 23 hrs ago #21
I tend to believe in the theory of "follow the money" rurallib 23 hrs ago #22
Would Fetterman have supported Vietnam and Iraq? EnergizedLib 23 hrs ago #23
And wars never make it better JBTaurus83 23 hrs ago #36
Fetterman is projecting bucolic_frolic 23 hrs ago #24
Fetterman appears to be afraid of upsetting BootinUp 23 hrs ago #25
Fetty spewiing his post-stroke RW bollocks again. Celerity 23 hrs ago #26
i hope we have all prepared ourselves... Takket 23 hrs ago #27
Yep! JBTaurus83 23 hrs ago #38
I fear this too Celerity 23 hrs ago #39
Can we be spared this idiots kacekwl 23 hrs ago #29
ACLU under Bush went with the slogan "Dissent is Patriotic" AZProgressive 23 hrs ago #32
We are pro America, which is why we are anti-fascists, anti-Republican, and anti-Trump. surfered 23 hrs ago #33
He sure is making a lot of appearances lately. Designed to mitigate GOP damages to the swing vote? Ilikepurple 23 hrs ago #34
Democrats are welcome to disagree with other democrats, even the "base" unblock 23 hrs ago #37
Fuck off, Lurch Aviation Pro 23 hrs ago #40
There's no point mentioning the name Zell Miller to him Azathoth1 23 hrs ago #41
Fetterman might be one of them Dumbocrats Johonny 23 hrs ago #42
"Im not singing off key, it's the choir". oasis 23 hrs ago #43
What a SOB POS choie 21 hrs ago #47
It's sad to see him come under MAGA sway. I've never seen such a total flip. I hope he recovers his health, ... marble falls 21 hrs ago #48
Don't hold your breath purr-rat beauty 20 hrs ago #53
2 more years of this shit D_Master81 21 hrs ago #51
Fetterman is sounding like a J6'er. Was he there, if not in person, in spirit? RedWhiteBlueIsRacist 20 hrs ago #57
I think he is putting Israel first actually. David__77 19 hrs ago #59
I could understand that if he were representing Crown Heights (Brooklyn), no_hypocrisy 11 hrs ago #67
He just parrots right wing talking points. BlueTsunami2018 19 hrs ago #60
The good news is his brain worm has hollowed out his head and will soon starve to death. nt ImNotGod 19 hrs ago #61
You know that 5% of Democrats who support Trump in polls? That's Sen. Fetterman's natural constituency 0rganism 19 hrs ago #62
Interesting he was interviewed by Reason TVguyCards 18 hrs ago #64
He's turned into a weirdo. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #66
I always had a bad feeling about him. I knew he'd be trouble. QueerDuck 10 hrs ago #68
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