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Senator Fetterman Stands Firm on Independence Amid Pressure

9/29/2025

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U.S. Senator John Fetterman rejected switching parties in Fox News interview with Maria Bartiromo.
He framed himself as an independent thinker and criticized incendiary rhetoric on both sides.
He said he would support Israel and that government shutdowns should be avoided.
He is up for re-election in November 2028, amid health concerns after a 2022 stroke and calls to resign.

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U.S. Senator John Fetterman rejected switching parties in Fox News interview with Maria Bartiromo.
He framed himself as an independent thinker and criticized incendiary rhetoric on both sides.
He said he would support Israel and that government shutdowns should be avoided.
He is up for re-election in November 2028, amid health concerns after a 2022 stroke and calls to resign.