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Fetterman Threatens Party Exit Over Sanders' Anti-Israel Endorsements

7/19/2026

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Sen. John Fetterman said he would leave the Democratic Party if it officially adopts an anti-Israel stance.
Fetterman criticized Sen. Bernie Sanders for endorsing Graham Platton and Abdul El-Sayed, labeling the latter anti-Israel.
He said Sanders is promoting a candidate who called Israel a rogue state and pro-Hamas.
Fetterman noted Platton withdrew from the Maine Senate race after women accused him of sexual assault, including a rape allegation he denies.

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Sen. John Fetterman said he would leave the Democratic Party if it officially adopts an anti-Israel stance.
Fetterman criticized Sen. Bernie Sanders for endorsing Graham Platton and Abdul El-Sayed, labeling the latter anti-Israel.
He said Sanders is promoting a candidate who called Israel a rogue state and pro-Hamas.
Fetterman noted Platton withdrew from the Maine Senate race after women accused him of sexual assault, including a rape allegation he denies.