Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, told ABC News on Sunday that he hopes President-elect Donald Trump will have a successful second term, adding that if he opposes Trump, he will effectively lead the country. He pointed out that they would become enemies.
Since Trump’s first term, Democrats, along with some Republicans, have vocally criticized the president-elect, with some vowing to certify the election results before Trump’s victory in November. had refused to do so. On ABC’s “This Week,” co-host Jonathan Karl asks the Pennsylvania lawmaker what he’s “most optimistic about” about the Trump administration’s second term and what he’s concerned about. did. (Related: Fetterman says he doesn’t understand why meeting with Pete Hegseth is ‘controversial to everyone’)
“Well, it’s like I’m warning people, you gotta relax, right? Like a constant, freak out. That’s not helpful. So, you know, lunchbox Be prepared. He hasn’t been sworn in yet, so move at your own pace,” Fetterman responded.
Mr. Kahl then asked Mr. Fetterman if he thought Mr. Trump “has the potential to be successful and be a good president,” a comment that gave Democrats hope for Mr. Trump’s second term. I answered and explained the reason.
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“I hope so, because I’m not rooting for him,” Fetterman said. “If you’re against the president, you’re against the country, and I would never put myself in a position where I want the president to fail. So, first of all, the country. I know it has become a cliché, but it just happens to be true.”
Ahead of Trump’s victory in November, Fetterman spoke openly about the former president’s “special” bond with his home state, saying on July 13 that 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks was the He mentioned how their bond had grown since the assassination attempt. called He said the Republican victory was a “deep humiliation for our brethren” and criticized Democrats for “reprimanding” voters and mocking Trump supporters. The congressman also pushed the theory widely promoted by Harris and her surrogates in the lead-up to the election that Trump and his supporters are fascists.
“I absolutely love people who are going to vote for Trump. They’re not fascists. They’re not what they are. If the tickle switch flips and you use a term like that, it’s like that. “I think it’s hard to take back those words. That’s not a very common word for voters. Even if you scold them harder or clutch your pearls harder, it’s never going to work for Democrats.” said Politico.
In early December, Fetterman called Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case against Trump “politically motivated” and spoke on “The View” about Bragg’s case and criminal charges. called Trump’s pardon “appropriate.” against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden due to allegations of political motives.
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