Democrat Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman scoffed at Democrats and liberal activists on Tuesday who booed him during a āNo Kingsā protest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
One activist at the protest, which was held on Saturday to stand in opposition of President Donald Trump, called out Fetterman for not being present at the event and accused him of wanting Democrats to āroll over and play dead.ā After defending Trumpās parade in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, Fetterman said on Fox Newsā āAmericaās Newsroomā that the Democratsā āprerogativeā is to attack those on their side for disagreeing with them.
āWell I think two things can be true. I think, absolutely, my unapologetic support of Israel and a secure border and to shut the government down, I have absolutely taken a hit from the base. Iām not sure why Democrats would boo a fellow Democrat, but thatās their prerogative now,ā Fetterman said. āAnd now with the military parade, again, there was no goose stepping, and first of all letās say stop comparing anyone, anything to the Nazis and those kinds of things, thatās crazy. And remember, thatās our soldiers, this is not an occupying force.ā
Fetterman stated in an X post on Saturday that the U.S. Army parade is an āappropriateā way to commemorate the Armyās āsacrifice, dedication and service.ā
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Fetterman has developed a strained relationship with some of his fellow Democrats for condemning the anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) riots, being a staunch defender of Israel and becoming the only Democrat to vote in favor of Attorney General Pam Bondiās confirmation. He also came under fire by his party for voting in favor of a Republican-backed bill in March that intended to fund the government for the remainder of the fiscal year.
More recently, the Pennsylvania senator criticized his party for its handling of the U.S.-Mexico border throughout former President Joe Bidenās administration, in which he stated on June 2 that the record-high number of encounters at the border were āunacceptableā and a threat to national security. The senator further co-sponsored the Laken Riley Act, which requires federal authorities to detain illegal immigrants charged with committing theft-related crimes in the U.S.
Fettermanās support among likely Democratic voters has sunk in recent months, with an internal poll finding that 49% of voters in the Pittsburgh area saying they hold an unfavorable view of the senator. Some Republicans have stepped in to defend Fetterman against concerns about his physical and mental health, including Republican Pennsylvania Sen. Dave McCormick, who condemned the Democratsā ādisgraceful smearsā against Fetterman in a May 9 post on X.
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