Fetterman Says He No Longer Sees "Common Ground" With Far-Left Democrats on Israel
The Pennsylvania senator said he would continue supporting Israel while seeking bipartisan cooperation on issues including Iran, the national debt and Social Security.
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania says he no longer sees common ground with the far-left wing of the Democratic Party over Israel and the Jewish community.
In a Saturday interview, Fetterman said he has a "strong, strong difference of opinion" with that wing of his party. "I don't think there's going to be any more common ground," he said, according to reports.
Fetterman also criticized a challenge to Chuck Schumer's Senate Democratic leadership from Sen. Chris Van Hollen, describing Van Hollen's stance toward Israel as troubling. He said he did not see a clear path for Van Hollen to win, while acknowledging that it remained possible.
At the same time, Fetterman called for bipartisan cooperation with the White House on issues including the national debt, artificial intelligence, Iran and Social Security.
The remarks followed Democrats' midterm election gains and came as Fetterman faces a Democratic primary challenge in 2028. He said he would continue to support Israel.