Overview

• Pressed by Fox’s Maria Bartiromo, the Pennsylvania senator said he will not leave the Democratic Party and described himself as an independent voice within it.
• He said he will not label Republicans as “Nazis” or “fascists,” urging a lower political temperature as debates inside the party over rhetoric continue.
• He reaffirmed strong support for Israel’s military campaign, calling the conflict near an “end game” and stating he will continue to “follow Israel.”
• He argued that shutting down the federal government is always wrong, staking out a pragmatic stance as a funding deadline approaches.
• He acknowledged overlap with some Republican positions and GOP interest in recruiting him, yet reiterated that he intends to remain a Democrat.