US EditionSen. Fetterman Praises Trump's Middle East Policies
- On Monday 2025 in Boston, Senator John Fetterman praised President Donald Trump's Middle East policies, notably on Israel and Iran.
- Fetterman acknowledged Trump's decision to relocate the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and supported his withdrawal from the Iran nuclear agreement, positions that set him apart from most members of his party.
- He claimed to be the only Democrat supporting these policies and urged a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities following recent conflict.
- Fetterman acknowledged that, despite potential political consequences for Democrats, he believes Trump made the correct decision in withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal.
- His stance signals a rare bipartisan alignment on Israel but also highlights his break with Democratic norms and the party's reluctance on nuanced Middle East debate.
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Fetterman Defies Party Lines, Applauds Trump’s Middle East Strategy and Blasts Democrats on Israel - Real News Now
In a rare moment of honesty from within the Democratic Party, Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania publicly broke ranks to praise former President Donald Trump’s Middle East policies—particularly his decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. Speaking at a bipartisan event alongside Republican Senator Dave McCormick, Fetterman declared, “Trump did the right thing to break that agreement,” referring …
This Democrat Senator Thinks Trump is Right on the Middle East.
PULSE POINTS:What Happened: U.S. Senator John Fetterman has broken ranks with fellow Democrats, praising President Donald J. Trump for scrapping the old Iran nuclear deal.Who’s Involved: Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), President Donald J. Trump, Democrats, Iran.Key Quote: “I really do think, now, Trump did the right thing to break that agreement,” said Senator Fetterman.Significance: Fetterman continues to rebuff Democrats on Middle East issues, …
The Philadelphia Tribune
The Washington PostDemocratic senator John Fetterman praises Trump on Iran, steel
Pennsylvania’s Democratic Sen. John Fetterman continued to distance himself from his fellow Democrats on Monday, telling an audience that he has lost support from liberals for his belief that border security is important and his support for Israel.
Fetterman does not appear afraid of repercussions from Democratic Party over bipartisan stances
Pa. Democratic Senator Fetterman has broken ranks with his party in several key areas recently, including the border, Israel and a rare earth minerals deal with Ukraine. He has also worked with Republicans to confirm some of Trump's Cabinet nominees.
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