John Fetterman accidentally calls himself ‘a lifelong Republican’
Social and news media commenters seize on senator’s gaffe, with some characterizing it as a Freudian slip
TL;DR
- Senator John Fetterman mistakenly stated he was a "lifelong Republican" at the Texas Tribune Festival.
- The comment was corrected by interviewer Major Garrett and quickly circulated on social media.
- Fetterman later clarified that he is a "lifelong Democrat" and denied plans to switch parties.
- Questions about Fetterman's loyalty have arisen from his opposition to certain Democratic initiatives regarding Iran and Israel.
- He also appeared in a video praising Republican Senator Dave McCormick.
- Fetterman has stated he would only leave the Democrats if they became "the anti-Israel party."
- He expressed belief in the Democratic party securing a Senate majority in the upcoming midterms but declined to predict his stance on tie-breaking votes.