Democratic Sen. John Fetterman to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
Source: AP news
WASHINGTON (AP) Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman will become the chambers first Democrat to meet with President-elect Donald Trump since the election and plans to travel to Trumps private Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
The trip marks Fettermans continuing evolution from a leading surrogate for President Joe Biden into a Trump-friendly lawmaker since Trump won the premier battleground state of Pennsylvania in November.
Fetterman since has shown surprising warmth to Trump, complimenting his political appeal, agreeing with him on some policies and embracing some of Trumps would-be Cabinet nominees.
Fetterman said in a statement Thursday that Trump invited him to meet and that he accepted.
Read more: https://apnews.com/article/john-fetterman-donald-trump-maralago-d3bf4398cf71b7a66885f5b910dec9f6
How long before Fetterman pulls a Lieberman/Sinema/Manchin/Gabbard?
50 Shades Of Blue
(10,960 posts)Born Free
(1,623 posts)We hope it was not a mistake, but if it was, he will not get our votes the next time.
travelingthrulife
(1,083 posts)oldtime dfl_er
(7,032 posts)He's no Democrat. He's an opportunistic -- or compromised - turncoat. Now is not the time to make nice with dictators. Now is the time to fight.
IbogaProject
(3,897 posts)Guess he should have retired or just sit quietly through his 6 years. That is enough for a pension and lifetime healthcare.
Marthe48
(19,583 posts)He recovered, but went from being a union rep and a strong Dem his whole life, to a republican. The change was unbelievable.
The Unmitigated Gall
(4,663 posts)Having principles is how you can resist a scumbag like Drump.
I'd hoped for better from Fetterman.
FloridaBlues
(4,396 posts)In line with Trump.
Nigrum Cattus
(251 posts)Or did the stroke cause brain damage ?
Manchin/Sinema ?
Maybe a new tattoo ?
NJCher
(38,414 posts)Wouldnt surprise me if he has been threatened.
Nigrum Cattus
(251 posts)That works for them - they are just negative people
BidenRocks
(988 posts)msongs
(70,360 posts)kimbutgar
(23,781 posts)I was rooting for him when he had that stroke and now I dont give a shite about him and lost whatever respect I had for him.
Linda ladeewolf
(516 posts)But I truly believe his stroke changed him in many ways. Is it possible that it changed him so much he is turning into a republican?
ananda
(31,040 posts)Things like stroke and anesthesia can do that.
That happened to a former boss of mine. She had
routine surgery, and came back a completely
different person.
Woodycall
(352 posts)"After a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 1988, Gary Busey's personality changed, and he became known for his eccentric behavior"
Blue_Tires
(57,218 posts)It's not going to save your seat and I guaran-fucking-tee you that Donnie will be the first person stumping for whichever MAGA fuckwad candidate ends up running against you...
orangecrush
(22,258 posts)Just as a middle finger to MAGA shit for brains.
Take that to the bank.
cliffside
(532 posts)slightlv
(4,602 posts)WHAT happened to Fetterman? Did Satan offer up something so good, not even HE could turn it down?
republianmushroom
(18,371 posts)LudwigPastorius
(11,247 posts)At this point, that doesn't sound like crazy talk.
rpannier
(24,606 posts)Be an actual D that doesn't kiss up to il douche
ancianita
(39,022 posts)If so, he's doing a great job fooling the rest of us. Don't his people back home wonder what's going on?
endgenocide
(92 posts)challenges I always thought he was in way over his head as a US Senator. He just does not seem like a serious person to me. Diaper Don and John might get along just fine. I predict he will at a minimum change to an independent and caucus with the GQP but I won't be the least surprised if he goes full magat.
niyad
(121,031 posts)progressoid
(50,854 posts)And everybody praised Joe for being so pragmatic and stuff.
Some of these people are saying. Biden just doesnt get it, Biden said. You cant work with Republicans anymore. Thats not the way it works anymore.
Yeah. Good times. Good times.
pfitz59
(11,084 posts)There are always some.
cjoki4
(39 posts)I think Fetterman has been a reliable Democratic vote for Biden's Judges and Democratic bills?
From Fetterman recent words, I can understand the recent reactions and the concerns that he could be doing a Manchin. However, maybe he is trying to be Biden like, and trying to work across the isle.
If he was my senator, I would send him an email. Maybe mention that if he doesn't have his democratic constituents back in the next 4 years, then he will not have his constituent votes in his reelection. Make sure to mention that Trump will endorse a MAGA Republican to run against him next election.
niyad
(121,031 posts)win me back at "reasonable conversation" about Greenland.
Pardon the guy who fomented a violent insurrection? HELL FUCKING NO!!!!!
Fetterman is another political hack who just wants power. He's not serving the people.
usonian
(15,068 posts)lamp_shade
(15,103 posts)Pototan
(2,179 posts)only Democrats vote in a primary.
A good candidate of color would kick his ass in a primary.
ForgoTheConsequence
(4,936 posts)Who enjoys hitting women In his giant SUV going over 100mph and then making it about himself?
Paladin
(29,068 posts)Just for a change of pace, try doing the proper thing: Resign your position and allow Pennsylvanians to replace you with a for-real Democrat. Your pimping for trump makes you unworthy of holding public office.
Polybius
(18,664 posts)Manchin was always a conservative Democrat. Fetterman has done such a 180 that I think he's going to switch Parties.
Ruby the Liberal
(26,338 posts)But this ain't that.
He needs to be primaried like Sinema was (and good riddance to that one)
The Grand Illuminist
(1,719 posts)nt
Ruby the Liberal
(26,338 posts)She knew contesting that was a long shot with the sane Dems in Arizona.