Senator John Fetterman Joins Truth Social, Advocates Pardons for Trump and Hunter Biden

The Pennsylvania Democrat's first post on Trump's platform criticized both legal cases as politically motivated, drawing praise and backlash from across the political spectrum.

John Fetterman became the first Democratic senator to join Truth Social, President-elect Donald Trump’s social media platform, on Tuesday.
In his first post, Fetterman called the legal cases against Trump and Hunter Biden 'bull****' and advocated for pardons in both cases, citing concerns over judicial weaponization and institutional trust.
Fetterman’s stance has drawn criticism from progressives, who accuse him of betraying Democratic values, while some conservatives have praised his bipartisan rhetoric.
Trump was convicted in May 2024 on 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records in a hush money case, while Hunter Biden received a sweeping pardon from President Joe Biden earlier this month for federal gun and tax charges.
Fetterman has positioned himself as a maverick within his party, previously supporting pro-Israel Republican figures and engaging with audiences outside traditional Democratic strongholds.

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