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Fetterman’s Medicaid Text Fuels Scrutiny Amid Party-Switch Buzz

9/4/2026

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Senator John Fetterman canceled a meeting with three paralyzed veterans in June.
He later appeared fine and discussed Israel on Fox News.
He texted a Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia aide, “Well I’m not,” about Medicaid cuts.
July filings showed he received money from a prominent conservative donor.
Polls indicate he now polls better with GOP voters than Republican Senator Dave McCormick, fueling party-switch speculation.

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Senator John Fetterman canceled a meeting with three paralyzed veterans in June.
He later appeared fine and discussed Israel on Fox News.
He texted a Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia aide, “Well I’m not,” about Medicaid cuts.
July filings showed he received money from a prominent conservative donor.
Polls indicate he now polls better with GOP voters than Republican Senator Dave McCormick, fueling party-switch speculation.