Overview

• In a Sunday Morning Futures appearance with Maria Bartiromo, John Fetterman said he will remain a Democrat while serving as an independent voice.
• He said he will not call political opponents “Nazis” or “fascists,” distancing himself from incendiary language used by some Democrats.
• He reaffirmed strong support for Israel in the Gaza war, praised President Trump’s backing of Israel, and criticized recognition of a Palestinian state as a “reward for Hamas.”
• He reiterated that shutting down the U.S. government is “always wrong” as lawmakers approach the Sept. 30 funding deadline.
• His comments arrived as Democrats dispute how sharply to describe Republicans, with figures such as Dick Durbin urging restraint and others defending harsher framing.