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Fetterman Will Be First Senate Democrat To Take A Meeting With Trump

Senator John Fetterman
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Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) is set to become the first Senate Democrat to meet with President-elect Donald Trump since the recent election. Fetterman has accepted Trump’s invitation to meet at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, emphasizing his commitment to representing all Pennsylvanians, not just Democrats.

Fetterman stated, “I’ve been clear that no one is my gatekeeper. I will meet with and have a conversation with anyone if it helps me deliver for Pennsylvania and the nation.”

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Since Trump’s victory, Fetterman has shown a willingness to engage with the incoming administration. He has met with several of Trump’s nominees, including Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, and former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) for Director of National Intelligence. Fetterman has expressed an open-minded approach to these nominations, stating, “My votes will come from an open mind and an informed opinion after having a conversation with them. That’s not controversial; it’s my job.”

Additionally, Fetterman has taken steps to engage with conservative platforms, becoming the first Senate Democrat to join President-elect Trump’s social media site, Truth Social. In his inaugural post, he called for Trump to be pardoned in his New York hush money case, stating, “The Trump hush money and Hunter Biden cases were both bulls—, and pardons are appropriate.”

Fetterman’s approach has sparked debate within the Democratic Party, with some viewing his actions as a pragmatic effort to work across the aisle, while others express concern over his willingness to align with the incoming administration. Despite this, Fetterman maintains that his primary focus is on delivering results for his constituents in Pennsylvania.