Donald Trump Urges Senator Fetterman to Switch Parties
Donald Trump urged Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to switch parties and become a Republican during remarks to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 10, 2026 —
Former President Donald Trump publicly encouraged Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, a Democrat, to change his party affiliation and join the Republican party. The remarks were made to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
The specific timing of Trump’s comments was not provided in the summary. Details regarding any further context or specific reasons given by Trump for this appeal were also not detailed.
Senator Fetterman, who represents Pennsylvania, has been a vocal member of the Democratic party. The call for a party switch by a prominent Republican figure like Trump highlights ongoing political dynamics and potential strategies within the current political landscape.
The summary did not include any response from Senator Fetterman or his office regarding these remarks. Further information on the interaction or any subsequent developments was not available.
Story summarized from the original created by STEVEN SLOAN and COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
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