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

Trump urged Fetterman to become a Republican as the article examined his recent outreach to Republicans and the political implications.

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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John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Pennsylvania senator whom Trump urged to switch parties

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who urged Fetterman to switch parties

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David McCormick
R · PA · SEN

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 Encourages Fetterman to Join Republicans

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump urged Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman to join the Republican Party, renewing speculation about Fetterman’s party affiliation. Left-leaning outlets connect the appeal to speculation about party affiliation and Senate control as midterms approach. Center outlets pair Trump’s invitation with Fetterman’s stated intention to remain a Democrat, adding context such as his cross-party positions, Republican support or polling. Right-leaning outlets stress Trump’s welcome and Fetterman’s breaks with Democrats, including a remark reported as calling himself a lifelong Republican.

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