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Democrat Senator Fetterman Joins Truth Social, Backs Trump's Pardon, Meets with Hegseth

Dec 13, 2024, 05:44 PM

Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has made headlines by joining Truth Social on December 12, President-elect Donald Trump's social media platform, becoming the first Democratic senator to do so. In his debut post, Fetterman called for the White House to pardon Trump for his recent conviction in New York related to business records, stating, "The case against President-elect Trump is complete bulls---." This move has caused concern among some Democrats, but Fetterman has defended his actions, saying, "I don't know why people would be mad that I want to meet with Pete Hegseth." Fetterman met with Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, on Thursday and has signaled openness to supporting his confirmation. He also endorsed Republican Representative Elise Stefanik. Despite resistance from fellow Democrats, Fetterman questioned why meeting with Hegseth is "controversial to anybody" and emphasized his willingness to work across party lines. "All I am saying is that Democrats or other people can freak out over anyone that was nominated, and I am not that guy." Fetterman's actions represent a notable departure from party lines, signaling a shift in his approach to Trump's administration and cabinet picks.