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Trump urges John Fetterman to switch parties: ‘I’d love to see him as a Republican’

Trump publicly encouraged Fetterman to join the Republican Party, citing his view that Fetterman would do better as a Republican.

Trump urges John Fetterman to switch parties: ‘I’d love to see him as a Republican’
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Donald Trump publicly urged Democratic Senator John Fetterman to become a Republican, renewing speculation about Fetterman’s party affiliation and its possible implications for Senate control.

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President who urged Fetterman to switch parties

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John Fetterman
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Pennsylvania senator whom Trump urged to switch parties

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David McCormick
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Republican Pennsylvania senator praised by Fetterman

ALSO MENTIONED  Arlen Specter, Former Pennsylvania senator cited as an example of a party switch affecting Senate control; Jim Jeffords, Former senator cited as an example of a party switch affecting Senate control

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Trump Urges Fetterman to Join the Republican Party

Outlets agree Trump urged Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman to join the Republican Party, renewing speculation about a possible switch. Left-leaning outlets situate the invitation amid midterm speculation and possible control of the Senate. Center outlets pair Trump’s invitation with Fetterman’s stated opposition to switching, while some add polling or cross-party voting context. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Republican openness to Fetterman and his breaks with Democrats.

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