Overview

• In a Sunday Morning Futures interview, Sen. John Fetterman said he will not switch parties and will remain an independent voice inside the Democratic Party.
• He said he will not call political opponents Nazis or fascists, distancing himself from fellow Democrats who use such labels.
• Fetterman reaffirmed strong support for Israel, saying he would "follow Israel" through the conflict.
• He argued that government shutdowns are always wrong as Congress approaches a Sept. 30 funding deadline.
• He said he was pleased with President Donald Trump’s support for Israel and criticized moves to recognize a Palestinian state as a reward for Hamas.