Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., crossed party lines Tuesday by appearing in a video shown at the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention.
“Yes, I’m a Democrat,” he said. “Why am I here talking to you today? Because, well, I’m a common-sense Democrat.”
“I’m always going to stand with America. I’m always going to reject the extremes, socialism, and the anti-American way of life,” he said.
Fetterman said he will work with President Donald Trump “to defend the steel way of life, right here in the Steel Valley.”
Fetterman then endorsed fellow Pennsylvania Sen. Dave McCormick, a Republican seeking reelection this cycle.
“Dave McCormick is the kind of senator that gets the job done, and he’s going to fight for Pennsylvania,” Fetterman said. “I’m proud to count him as my friend.”
McCormick thanked Fetterman for his “friendship” and “courage.”
Fetterman has repeatedly been asked whether he will switch parties but has said he has no plans to do so. He skipped the 2024 Democratic National Convention and has sided with Republicans on several key votes, including a stopgap funding measure that helped avert a government shutdown.
