Trump says he would "love" to see Fetterman become a Republican
President Trump publicly urged Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to switch parties, telling reporters he would like to see him as a Republican.
President Donald Trump on Saturday openly encouraged Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to become a Republican. The Guardian called it one of Trump's most direct overtures to the senator.
Trump spoke to reporters at Joint Base Andrews as he returned to Washington from a rally in Tennessee. "I'd love to see him as a Republican," he said, according to the Guardian. He added that Fetterman "does better as a Republican than he does as a Democrat."
Fox News reports Trump called Fetterman a "great guy" and said he would welcome him into the Republican ranks. Fox describes the remarks as coming amid growing speculation about Fetterman's party affiliation.
The Guardian notes the comments come weeks before midterm elections that could change control of Congress.
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- Fox NewsTrump says he'd 'love' to have Sen. John Fetterman as a Republican amid growing speculationSat, Oct 10, 11:46 PM EDT
- The GuardianTrump urges John Fetterman to switch parties: ‘I’d love to see him as a Republican’Sun, Oct 11, 9:25 AM EDT
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