Sen. Fetterman Criticizes Socialist Influence in Democratic Party

Mon, 04 May 2026 06:13:00 +0200

During a recent appearance on Fox News, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman expressed concern over what he perceives as a growing socialist trend within the Democratic Party. Fetterman discussed the May Day protests across the country, criticizing Fox News for highlighting a small number of communist symbols and calling it a misleading representation of the broader movement. He argued that the nomination of Senate candidate Graham Platner in Maine, along with pro-Palestinian activism and critiques of Immigration and Customs Enforcement practices, reflects a shift toward socialism in the party. Fetterman has frequently taken positions that differ from mainstream Democrats, including supporting the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, voting to advance the nomination of Markwayne Mullin for Homeland Security Secretary, and opposing efforts to block a potential U.S. invasion of Cuba. Despite his dissenting positions, he described his relationship with other Democrats as cordial, noting that he may n