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Fetterman Praises McCormick in Steel Plant Video Amid Backlash

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 6:27 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) appeared in a midterm convention video filmed at the Edgar Thomson plant, praising Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.).
Fetterman called himself a “common-sense Democrat” and pledged to work with President Donald Trump on steel jobs.
Fetterman sent a fundraising text linking to an ActBlue page that featured the video and asked for $5-$250 donations.
Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) called the cameo a “stunt” and “gravely disappointing.”

History

Historical Context

In early 2001 President George W. Bush used his February economic address to tout a $1.6 trillion tax-cut plan and pledged federal support for economic growth, reflecting a bipartisan push for industry. Senator John Fetterman’s recent video from the Edgar Thompson Steel Plant, praising Sen. Dave McCormick and echoing Trump’s steel agenda, revives that cross-party outreach.

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Story summary

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) appeared in a midterm convention video filmed at the Edgar Thomson plant, praising Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.).
Fetterman called himself a “common-sense Democrat” and pledged to work with President Donald Trump on steel jobs.
Fetterman sent a fundraising text linking to an ActBlue page that featured the video and asked for $5-$250 donations.
Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) called the cameo a “stunt” and “gravely disappointing.”

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