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Hey folks,
John Fetterman says he’s not becoming a Republican. But after everything we’ve seen lately, I have some serious questions about what exactly he thinks being a Democrat means.
In this episode, I dig into Fetterman’s increasingly close relationship with Republicans—from attending an exclusive Fox News retreat at Rupert Murdoch’s Montana ranch to appearing by video at the Republican midterm convention to praise GOP Senator Dave McCormick. Fetterman insists he’s staying in the Democratic Party, even as speculation about his political future keeps growing.
[00:01:35] Fetterman’s trip to an exclusive Fox News retreat at the Murdoch family ranch—and why I think it matters.
[00:03:39] Fetterman insists he isn’t leaving the Democratic Party, but I break down why his recent behavior has created so much anger and distrust.
[00:05:20] Dave McCormick explains how Fetterman ended up introducing him at the Republican midterm convention—and I have some thoughts.
[00:08:02] We get into Fetterman’s foreign-policy positions, his refusal to join fellow Democratic senators on an Iran-related letter, and the episode’s claims about his relationship with Israeli officials.
[00:10:07] What Democratic leaders should do about Fetterman going forward—and why control of the Senate makes this fight bigger than one senator.
This one gets heated because it’s about something bigger than John Fetterman. It’s about trust, accountability, and what voters should be able to expect from the people they send to Washington. Fetterman says he remains a Democrat; I walk through the record that has me deeply skeptical about where this is headed. If you value conversations that hold powerful people accountable, help me keep them going.
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With urgency,
—Mike
