How outlets cover John Fetterman D · PA · SEN · Mar 5, 2026
Fetterman Says He Will Vote for Mullin as DHS Secretary
John Fetterman said he will vote to confirm Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary. Coverage differs on whether to center the pledge and its reception or his break with Democrats in backing Trump’s pick.
Lead article · The Philadelphia Inquirer · CENTERJohn Fetterman is already backing Donald Trump's pick to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretaryOutlets agree that John Fetterman said he would vote to confirm Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary. Mullin is President Donald Trump’s pick to replace Kristi Noem.
Center outlets center the pledge and its reception, with some also emphasizing Democratic criticism and lawmakers’ differing responses. Right-leaning outlets frame the support as a break with Democrats and note that other senators remained reserved or undecided.
Outlets by lean
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Center coverage centers on Fetterman’s stated vote, with some reports also noting Democratic criticism and lawmakers’ differing responses.
How it looks for Fetterman, by side
4 ARTICLESLeft: 0 good, 0 bad, 0 mixed, 0 informational. Center: 0 good, 0 bad, 3 mixed, 0 informational. Right: 0 good, 0 bad, 1 mixed, 0 informational.
When each side covered it
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