Senator John Fetterman ouster push 2026
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Senator John Fetterman makes surprise video appearance at GOP midterm convention
Fetterman voted with Republicans to end the government shutdown last fall.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said in July that Republicans would welcome Fetterman joining the Republican conference.
U.S. Representative Brendan Boyle called Fetterman Trump's favorite Democrat on social media after the video aired.
“I'm always going to stand with America. I'm always going to reject the extremes and socialism and that anti-American way of life,”
Fetterman leans on GOP ally amid Democratic scrutiny
The story based on leaked text messages was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Fetterman and McCormick toured Bell & Evans, a chicken processing company in Pennsylvania, on Labor Day.
Sen. Dave McCormick defended Fetterman against reports based on leaked text messages.
Newly released Fetterman texts show reluctance to perform constituent duties
A former staffer said that conversations with Fetterman about policy or strategy become derailed or unhinged.
Rep. Chris Deluzio criticized Fetterman, calling his behavior pathetic and saying he has no sense of duty.
Fetterman's team did not respond to a request for comment from CBS News.
Former Fetterman staffers promise more damaging details after blistering report
Marc Thiessen criticized the former staffers as disloyal for publicly turning on Fetterman.
Rep. Brendan Boyle called John Fetterman a disgrace and said Pennsylvania deserves better.
The group of former staffers wrote that a Wall Street Journal story about Fetterman was "just the tip of the iceberg."
Fetterman faces Democratic revolt after bombshell report fuels push to oust him
John Fetterman won his Senate seat in 2022 against Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Malcolm Kenyatta said on X that John Fetterman barely showed up as Lieutenant Governor and is constantly MIA as senator.
The Wall Street Journal published a report stating that John Fetterman was more interested in appearing on Fox News to discuss Israel than meeting with paralyzed veterans from his state.
“But between the laziness, disrespect, and willingness to carry water for a foreign government, it shows us something we already know: this man has no sense of duty.”