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Fetterman Critiques Trump, Warns of Texas Senate Stakes

2/18/2026

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Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) criticized President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers for declining to endorse Texas Senate primary candidates, saying it could help Democrats.
He expressed concern about the Texas race among Sen. John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt.
Fetterman opposed anti-Israel sentiments within the Democratic Party.
He labeled those sentiments antisemitism.
He said regaining the Senate majority will be challenging for Democrats despite potential openings in Texas.

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Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) criticized President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers for declining to endorse Texas Senate primary candidates, saying it could help Democrats.
He expressed concern about the Texas race among Sen. John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt.
Fetterman opposed anti-Israel sentiments within the Democratic Party.
He labeled those sentiments antisemitism.
He said regaining the Senate majority will be challenging for Democrats despite potential openings in Texas.